The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is holding its annual Summer Meeting this week at The Westin Crystal City in Arlington, VA, where striped bass takes center stage on Wednesday, August 6 from 1:15 p.m. until close of commission business at 5:30 p.m. That’s when the ASMFC’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board considers Fishery Management Plan Review and Compliance for 2024 Fishing Year, while considering Draft Addendum III for public comment. Set for implementation in 2026, this action is intended to increase the probability of rebuilding the striped bass stock and includes a range of reductions for both the recreational and commercial fisheries.
According to ASMFC, recreational fishery reductions will consider season and size limits that account for regional differences, including no-harvest and no-targeting closures. Wednesday’s discussion at the ASMFC will take into account seasonal closures in 2026 by taking a regional approach that would include New Jersey with several other states south of either Rhode Island or Connecticut.
Log in and participate in the discussion by going to the ASMFC website.
