After years of alarming red flags for striped bass in Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is currently considering new harvest restrictions for the iconic fish. Members of the public can learn more and voice their concerns at several upcoming in-person or virtual hearing options and submit comments to ASMFC by Oct. 3.| www.cbf.org
The 2024 young-of-year survey from the Maryland DNR found that striped bass, or rockfish, remain overfished in the Chesapeake.| Kayak Angler
With six consecutive years of poor spawning success, New England anglers may seen new striped bass regulations in fall 2025.| Kayak Angler