MEMBERSHIP INFO
WSBC is where you learn to fish.
The Westport Striped Bass Club is for those with a passion for fishing, good fellowship, and sound fishing conservation practices.
We offer various fishing workshops that focus on a specific fish species or harvesting method. Whether trolling, plugging, chunking, live lining, jigging, or basic hook, line, and sinker, we will help you fish.
We have members that fish during all different seasons. Whether shore fishing in the winter in the "Housy", plugging for bass in the spring and fall, or bottom fishing throughout the year, you are encouraged to share your fishing stories with fellow members over some food, beverages, & fun at our meetings.
What does it cost for a membership?
It is only $30 a year, with a one-time registration fee of $10 for new members.
What can i expect from a WSBC membership?
Meet new and old WSBC members and share a laugh. Say hello to a fellow member and promote the passion of fishing as we find our tribe of fishing enthusiasts. Get to know your fellow members and join for a mystery fishing trip, participate in one of our many fishing tournaments & calcuttas, come hungry to our summer cookouts and barbecues, share gifts at our Secret Santa Christmas Party, Bid on new & used tackle at our Annual Fishing Benefit Auction, win prizes at our Fishing workshops, contests, and calcuttas. Vie for bragging rights to the WSBC “Fisherman of the Year Award."
We teach fishing techniques at our meetings. You may learn from some of the top fishermen in Connecticut about such topics as:
1. Plugging for Bass
2. Live Lining
3. Trolling the Mojo
4. Chunking for Bass
5. Bottom Fishing for Fluke, Flounder, Blackfish, Porgies, Seabass
6. Fishing for Albies
7. Rigging Techniques
8. Knot-tying basics
Some additional topics are: Learn about the ecosystem and how to catch and/or release more fish (including the fish-tagging program) and discuss and explore the latest fish regulations.
When and where are meetings held?
Meetings are held once a month at 7:00 PM at the VFW of Westport near the Saugatuck Bridge.
VFW of Westport
465 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
Meetings are normally held at the Ukraine Club of Southport on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00PM.