Consistent spawning production is paramount to a fishery’s long-term health. Many environmental factors are suspected to impact annual spawning production, and understanding these effects is crucial for conserving this fishery. For Atlantic striped bass, the right conditions are linked to high flows, a cool spring and a moderate temperature rise
We caught this article a few days ago. Here’s the summary: Maryland striped bass commercial fishermen and the “harvest centric” charter-for-hires are fighting the latest management action by ASMFC. The for-hire sector believes there are more fish than ever, while the commercial sector doesn’t want to take a 7% reduction
There was a conversation during last month’s ASMFC Winter Meeting that floated under the radar but has major implications for our striped bass fishery. On Thursday, one day after the Striped Bass Board met to finalize Addendum II, NOAA staff gave a presentation about state involvement and the outlook for
“The striped bass population is fine! We don’t need to change anything. The oceans are warming, and the fish are moving north to Canada. Have you seen those drone videos of the spawns over the border? It’s insane how many fish there are!” How often have we heard some version
The Striped Bass portion of the ASMFC 2024 Winter Meeting is in the books, and as many of us could have expected, the same voices who continually come to the table driven by selfish intent resumed their positions on the anti-conservation soapbox. While the final results weren’t perfect, after five
Feature Photo: Striped Bass release from the Cheeky Fishing team. While Atlantic striped bass advocates continue to fight for the timely rebuilding of an iconic fishery, the grey cloud of dismal spawning news above the community has grown larger. The Hudson River, New York “Young of the Year” (YOY) results
This weekend, many young anglers and advocates are composing final letters addressed to the North Pole, pleading for new rods, reels and fishing gadgets to round out their year. We hope the entire striped bass community will keep their pens and paper out for an additional note, as the written
Feature Photo: Rex Messing of Simms Maryland Department of Natural Resources just sent out the following press release: “Maryland Department of Natural Resources Presents Emergency Regulations to Increase Protections for Maryland’s Striped Bass Spawning Population.” To save you time, here’s the summary: DNR is extending its recreational no-targeting closures to
Feature Photo: Luyen Chou, Founder of the GotOne App WRITTEN COMMENT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023SUBMIT EMAILS TO COMMENTS@ASMFC.ORG SUBJECT LINE: “STRIPED BASS DRAFT ADDENDUM II“ After a brief break from the politics of fish and a full season chasing epic bites, the time to don our advocacy hats and
It was a long Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meeting last week. The Annual Meeting was packed with important agenda items and policy updates. The ASGA team was fully tuned in throughout the meetings, but all eyes were intently waiting for the Striped Bass Board, as news the week prior
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