Striped Bass |
(Morone Saxatilis)
South Carolina's State Fish, the striped bass (Act No. 1333, 1972), is the State's most famous game fish.
* Many Striped Bass weigh 30 to 40 pounds. * Its large size and aggressive nature make it an angler's favorite. |
* The Santee Cooper Lakes were the original home for the landlocked striped bass. * Some of the best striped bass fishing in the world can be found in these lakes. |
* These great game fish have also been stocked in all of the State's major reservoirs. |