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Striper Migration Map - April 24, 2026

There are post-spawn fish exiting the Chesapeake, another strong push of quality bass into New Jersey bays and along the beachfronts, and the first wave of migratory fish has reached southern New England, with reports of fresh fish in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

April 24, 2026 by OTW Staff

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