Striper Migration Map – April 3, 2026

Striper fishing in the Northeast is gradually improving, led by active holdover fish in warming bays. More bass are entering the Raritan, though the main push hasn’t arrived. Chesapeake fish are nearing their spawn, which will soon trigger the migration of larger stripers north.

April 3, 2026 by OTW Staff

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