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  Striped Bass  Roccus lineatus  
      Rockfish, Rock, Rock Bass, Striper, greenhead, Squidhound
 A popular variety and always in demand this fish has 
      firm and flaky flesh.   As a sought after sport fish most states have a 
      minimum length requirement of 10 inches. These fish have been recorded to 
      sizes of 125 lbs but 15 pounds are now considered to be a large market 
      size.    
       Pinkish-white flesh of firm texture, moderate fat 
      content, and sweet, distinctive flavor. The skin is edible. Most any style 
      of cooking will suit the striped bass, which is excellent broiled, 
      poached, steamed, pan-fried, or grilled (since the flesh is firm, you need 
      not use a grill basket). Season   All year.  
      In the markets February to April and again in October and November. 
       Waters: Atlantic coast; It ascends into rivers 
      and bays from Cape Cod to North Carolina; some Pacific waters. Fish farms 
      in California and other states. 
       Available: Whole, fillets, steaks  
        
          | Market Form | Weight Lbs. | Cooking Method |  
          | Steaks, fillets, whole or drawn (lean)
 | 1/2-4 50-125
 | Bake, pan-fry, deep 
          fat fry, broil |  
        
        
          
            | Yield |  
            | Purchased | Size | Yield |  
            | Round | 4 to 5 lbs | 100% |  
            | Drawn | 3 to 4 | 80% |  
            | Fillets | 1 1/2 to 2 lbs | 40% |  
            | Drawn | 5 to 6 lbs | 60% |  
      
                              
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