Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
Also called: Sea Bass
Identification
Dark, bluish-black body with a large mouth and rounded tail; mature males develop a fatty hump on the head.
Habitat
Reefs, wrecks, and rocky bottom through summer.
Behavior
Structure-oriented and strikes aggressively near the bottom.
How to Catch
Bucktails and clams or squid fished over structure; keep the rod tip high.
Notes
Popular summer reef fish.
Where to find Black Sea Bass in CT
- Hammonasset Beach State Park Madison
- Rocky Neck State Park East Lyme
- Sherwood Island State Park Westport