Delaware officials have approved changes to recreational black sea bass fishing regulations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, citing a strong fish population and the need to align with regional management plans.
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says the state’s striped bass population is showing only slight improvement, with reproduction levels still well below average.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has set a new daily recreational possession limit of 50 spot fish per angler to comply with regional conservation guidelines.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission plans to hold a public hearing on Thursday to gather input on controversial new striped bass regulations.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Addendum III for public comment, introducing a new plan aimed at rebuilding the Chesapeake Bay's striped bass population by 2029.
The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition says the Chesapeake Bay Foundation mischaracterized the survey's findings and omitted important context, including other potential factors in the osprey population decline.
Local watermen along with numerous other charter boat associations from other East Coast states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) over tightened restrictions on fishing for striped bass, or rockfish.
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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met Monday to discuss the status of striped bass populations and consider changes to 2025 management measures.