NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is raising awareness of the federal regulations governing striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and increasing targeted enforcement efforts in the Mid Atlantic region. During the months of November through February, NOAA … Continued
The striped bass was the most popular recreational saltwater fish in 2014, according to NOAA Fisheries’ annual report, Fisheries of the United States 2014. Recreational anglers caught 24 million pounds of striped bass in 2014, making it their top catch. … Continued
Young-of-the-year striped bass production was normal in Virginia tributaries of Chesapeake Bay in 2015, according to preliminary results from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Juvenile Striped Bass Seine Survey . The survey recorded approximately 12 fish per seine … Continued
Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey conducted by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) suggest an average class of young-of-the-year striped bass was produced in Virginia tributaries of Chesapeake Bay in 2014. Striped bass from the … Continued
In July, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission announced that the agency was easing recreational striped bass (rockfish) regulations for the 2012 fall fishing season. The simplified regulation removes the no-take slot limit of 28-34 inches that has been in place … Continued
The ASFMC Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board initiated an addendum to address illegal striped bass harvest, following an investigation conducted by the Interstate Watershed Task Force (IWTF). The IWTF conducted a multi-year, multi-jurisdictional investigation on illegal striped bass harvest within … Continued
The ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved Addendum II to Amendment 6 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum revises the definition of juvenile recruitment failure based on a recommendation from the Striped Bass … Continued
As saltwater anglers must to release more and more fish, circle hooks are becoming an important tool. Originally used in commercial fishing, these uniquely engineered hooks work quite differently than most other hook styles. A circle hook has the tip … Continued
In December, the American Striper Association (ASA) will hold a National tournament in conjunction with the Million Dollar Rockfish Challenge in Virginia Beach. This unique tournament will take place during the Chesapeake Bay striper season which will allow anglers to … Continued
Live eels are very effective live baits for catching striped bass (rockfish). Eels are usually hooked thru the lips or eye sockets and fished on a Carolina style leader, with a no weight or with an egg sinker above the … Continued