2008 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Shows Below Average Reproduction

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service recently finalized the 2008 striped bass (rockfish) juvenile index, a measure of striped bass spawning success in Chesapeake Bay. The 2008 index is 3.2, below the long-term average of 11.7. During the … Continued

2008-09 MD Rockfish – Striped Bass Season Extensions Approved

Non-quota Management Approved for the First Time The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Management Board (ASMFC) approved Maryland’s request to extend the 2008 and 2009 recreational striped bass seasons. The decision also approved an alternative non-quota based management … Continued

DNR Celebrates New Anglers’ First Catch Through My First Fish Program

Maryland Offers Free Fishing Days on June 14 & July 4 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages first time anglers and children to commemorate their first catch through DNR’s My First Fish certificate program. “Every child should have … Continued