Too Long, Didn’t Read Over two days in Newport, the ASMFC Menhaden Board set the 2027–2028 coastwide TAC at 170,000 and 155,000 metric tons, well above the roughly 114,200 mt the science pointed to[1], and above the fewer than 147,000 mt the fishery actually landed in 2025[3]. A Massachusetts motion
In 2025, the menhaden fishery left more than a third of its quota in the water, and ASMFC’s own review doesn’t ask why. Here’s what commissioners should read before they vote.
“Too Long, Didn’t Read” Speed Summary ASGA reviewed nine years of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voting records, analyzing 33 critical decisions on striped bass and menhaden management between 2017 and 2026. The results paint a troubling picture of who is standing in the way of conservation. Virginia (88%
The November ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting will be one for the ages, yet many advocates and anglers aren’t talking about it (or simply are unaware it’s happening). One corrected error in the menhaden stock assessment is now driving three separate fights at the same time. If we don’t keep them
ASMFC Summer Meeting – August 4–6, 2026 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meets in Arlington August 4-6 for its Summer Meeting. Several boards will convene, but a handful of agenda items will shape management decisions for years. Here is a detailed breakdown of what matters most for fisheries conservation
Header Photo Credit: Sean Cobelli Media Spend enough time on social media during the 2026 striped bass migration and you’ll inevitably consume a dominant narrative: the striped bass fishing is better than it’s ever been! Massive trophy fish are being landed from New Jersey to Maine. Anglers are touting their
“What I once saw with my own eyes, and fished every day, is so far gone that when I tell stories about it, it feels like I’m talking about something that happened 100 years ago. Anyone who has fished here for a minimum of 10 years can tell you there’s
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission holds its Spring Meeting this week. The quarterly gathering runs from Monday, May 4th through Wednesday, May 6th in Arlington, Virginia. ASMFC is the interstate board that sets the rules for menhaden, striped bass, red drum, and a dozen other species we advocate for
“Charades is a parlor game, as well as commonly used word to describe a deceptive pretense or act meant to create a false appearance…” Louisiana Menhaden Bills Clear Senate Committee. What About HCR5 and Bull Reds? Earlier this month, we talked about four new menhaden bills that were heading to
Photo: A tailing redfish captured by Capt. Ty Hibbs. If you find yourself sitting at the boat ramp or in the office trying to figure out what the heck is going on in Louisiana right now, this blog should help ease your mind. While not littered with beautiful drone imagery
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