The spring season for striped bass begins on April 16 in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Spring recreational fishing opportunities for striped bass, also known as rockfish, will run from April 16 through May 15, with a catch limit … Continued
Maryland’s 2015-2016 oyster season kicks off October 1st. The six-month season runs from Oct. 1 through March 31. For the first month of the season, only hand tonging, patent tonging and diving are permitted. Oyster harvesting is expected to increase … Continued
At its August meeting, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) adopted a number of new oyster harvesting regulations. The Commission voted to prohibit harvesting on Fridays during the October – December 2015 oyster season and established bushel limits for the … Continued
In May, Governor Larry Hogan signed into law a bill that authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue recreational fishing licenses for 365 days from the date of purchase, rather than for the calendar year. Created by Senate Bill … Continued
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board recently approved Addendum IV to Amendment 6 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum establishes new fishing mortality (F) reference points, as recommended by … Continued