On The Water - The Angler's Guide to the Northeast

Raritan Bay's Spring Striper Run

Raritan Bay’s nutrient-rich waters and warming mud flats make it a key stop for migrating striped bass each spring. From early, short-lived pushes of fish to the main body of Hudson-bound bass, this guide covers the bait, tactics, and timing needed to capitalize from late March through May.

March 25, 2026 by Jimmy Fee

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