Fishing · Striped bass
Striped bass limits by state
Daily limits and length rules for striped bass, including hybrids where a state counts them in the same bag, and the reservoir exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-11-04GearStriped bass: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 per day. No minimum length.Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River) | 2 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-11-04 |
| Texas | 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches.Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception) | 5 | Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 | 2026-11-04 |
| Virginia | 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches.Statewide landlocked waters (no listed exception) | 11 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-11-04 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
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Striped bass
Not added yet for striped bass: Ohio, Minnesota. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.