CAMBRIDGE, Md. – A new bill in Annapolis that could change how striped bass fishing rules are set in Maryland is drawing strong reactions from both the seafood industry and conservation groups.
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A new proposal in Annapolis could change how Maryland manages one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most iconic fish by limiting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ regulations on striped bass.
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One of the coldest winters in recent memory could offer a rare bright spot for Maryland’s iconic striped bass, as state fisheries officials say frozen Chesapeake Bay waters may improve spawning conditions this spring.
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 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 Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) held a meeting this week to review recent studies that suggest the Chesapeake Bay’s striped bass (or rockfish) populations continue to struggle.
For another consecutive year, striped bass, or rockfish, in the Chesapeake Bay are showing poor reproduction rates according to studies in Maryland and Virginia.
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries closed today to all recreational striped bass fishing, including catch and release, as the season ends until May.