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
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
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
As many of you know, ASGA is currently supporting a campaign to drive thoughtful, productive comments to reform commercial menhaden gear usage in shallow water off the coast of Virginia. If you want to learn more about the specifics of that campaign, click here. Once you’ve got the full scoop,
The American Saltwater Guides Association Partners with GotOne to Further Data Collection in Ongoing Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Study of Release Mortality of Striped Bass Collaboration with the GotOne Mobile App Enables Anglers Everywhere to Contribute to Fishery Management Studies and Better Assess Population Distribution and Release Mortality Washington,
Event photos courtesy of Ricky Griffiths. It takes a certain level of intuition, commitment and resolve to get good at catching one species of fish. It takes another level of these attributes plus a pinch of creativity and craziness to master multiple species across fresh and saltwater. The Oxbow All
Addendum II for Striped Bass Fails to Move Forward for Public Comment at Summer ASMFC Meeting. “Fiddling while Rome burns” has become an art form for this management body. Feature Photo: Dan Zazworsky aboard with Capt. Zak Robinson. On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board delayed
The results were unanimous when the vote came down at the ASMFC May meeting of the Striped Bass Board to start Addendum II. This consensus to turn the page to the next chapter of striper management was directly driven by the amplified voices of the community. You drove that effort with
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