Striped bass are once again at the center of a debate between Maryland’s charter boat captains and the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
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Mid-Shore officials are rallying behind their fishermen, expressing the opposition to recent rockfish regulations imposed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).
The state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is contemplating the move, sparking concerns among charter boat operators who fear it could devastate their industry.
In a move aimed at addressing declining populations of striped bass, commonly known as rockfish, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved new regulations, effective immediately, drawing criticism from the angling community.