for Striper is held here in Russell County and large (forty+ lb.) striper are taken here every year.
Striped Bass (rockfish, rock, striper) (Morone Saxatilis)
The striped bass body is streamlined and torpedo shaped. Horizontal lines formed by black spots generally extend unbroken the
length of this bass. Stripers generally have two patches of teeth on the base of the tongue
Feeding Habits
Crayfish, shad, minnows, shiners and other bait fish
FISHING LOCATIONS
Striper are fished for all over Lake Cumberland but can be found in different locations depending on the time of year and their feeding habits. They can be found in creek mouths, deep channels, and have even been caught in the Cumberland
River. Finding the striper and using the appropriate type of bait is quite an art form, but one worth learning for the excitement of landing one of the biggest freshwater game fish. The degree of skill required to fish striper has helped to spawn a number of striper
