Nearshore

Black Sea Bass

Centropristis striata

Found In

58 Destinations

About Black Sea Bass

A tasty bottom dweller found on reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom structure.

Seasonal Availability

Peak Season Good Fair Off Season

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Popular Bait & Fishing Methods

Best Techniques

Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.

Recommended Tackle

Your captain will provide all tackle and gear suited to the target species and local conditions.

Regulations & Bag Limits

Regulations vary by state and season. Your charter captain will know the current rules.

Regulations change frequently. Always verify current rules with your charter captain or state wildlife agency before fishing.

Where to Catch Black Sea Bass (58 destinations)

Amelia Island

Florida · Northeast

Atlantic Beach

North Carolina · Crystal Coast

Atlantic City

New Jersey · Jersey Shore

Barnegat Light

New Jersey · Jersey Shore

Beaufort

South Carolina · Lowcountry

Beaufort NC

North Carolina · Crystal Coast

Block Island

Rhode Island · Rhode Island Coast

Brunswick

Georgia · Georgia Coast

Cape Charles

Virginia · Eastern Shore

Cape May

New Jersey · Jersey Shore

Carolina Beach

North Carolina · Cape Fear

Charleston

South Carolina · Lowcountry

Chatham

Massachusetts · Cape & Islands

Chesapeake Beach

Maryland · Chesapeake Bay

Chincoteague

Virginia · Eastern Shore

Darien

Georgia · Georgia Coast

Fernandina Beach

Florida · Northeast

Fire Island

New York · Long Island

Freeport NY

New York · Long Island

Georgetown

South Carolina · Grand Strand

Gloucester

Massachusetts · North Shore

Greenport

New York · Long Island

Hatteras

North Carolina · Outer Banks

Hilton Head

South Carolina · Lowcountry

Jacksonville

Florida · Northeast

Jekyll Island

Georgia · Georgia Coast

Kiawah Island

South Carolina · Lowcountry

Long Beach Island

New Jersey · Jersey Shore

Manteo

North Carolina · Outer Banks

Martha's Vineyard

Massachusetts · Cape & Islands

Montauk

New York · Long Island

Morehead City

North Carolina · Crystal Coast

Murrells Inlet

South Carolina · Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach

South Carolina · Grand Strand

Mystic

Connecticut · Connecticut Coast

Nags Head

North Carolina · Outer Banks

Nantucket

Massachusetts · Cape & Islands

Narragansett

Rhode Island · Rhode Island Coast

Newburyport

Massachusetts · North Shore

Newport

Rhode Island · Rhode Island Coast

Norfolk

Virginia · Hampton Roads

North Myrtle Beach

South Carolina · Grand Strand

Norwalk

Connecticut · Connecticut Coast

Ocean City

Maryland · Ocean Coast

Old Saybrook

Connecticut · Connecticut Coast

Oregon Inlet

North Carolina · Outer Banks

Pawleys Island

South Carolina · Grand Strand

Plymouth

Massachusetts · North Shore

Point Pleasant Beach

New Jersey · Jersey Shore

Savannah

Georgia · Georgia Coast

Southport

North Carolina · Cape Fear

St. Augustine

Florida · Northeast

St. Simons Island

Georgia · Georgia Coast

Swansboro

North Carolina · Crystal Coast

Tybee Island

Georgia · Georgia Coast

Virginia Beach

Virginia · Hampton Roads

Wilmington

North Carolina · Cape Fear

Wrightsville Beach

North Carolina · Cape Fear

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Fishing Guides & Tips

Black Sea Bass Blog Posts

Expert tips, seasonal reports, and fishing guides featuring Black Sea Bass.

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Species Guide

Jan 10, 2026

Black Sea Bass Fishing: Tips for Targeting Structure-Dwelling Bass

Black Sea Bass rank among the most sought-after saltwater species along the American coast. Whether you are an experienc

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Species Spotlight

Nov 2, 2025

Tautog and Black Sea Bass at Mystic: Fall Bottom Fishing in Eastern CT

Eastern Connecticut's rocky reefs produce excellent tautog and black sea bass from September through December. Work the

Mystic, Connecticut

Destination Guide

May 18, 2025

Atlantic City Inshore Fishing: Fluke, Stripers & Black Sea Bass

Atlantic City's back bays and nearshore reefs deliver outstanding inshore fishing for fluke, striped bass, and black sea

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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