“Too Long, Didn’t Read” Speed Summary Both Chesapeake states reported better striped bass spawns this fall. Virginia’s young-of-year index came in at 9.52, up from 5.12 last year and what VIMS calls an average year class, and Maryland’s climbed to 5.5, its best since 2018. But Maryland, which produces two-thirds
Too Long, Didn’t ReadSpeed Summary NOAA’s sweeping revision of recreational fishing data has dramatically changed the numbers behind striped bass management, but it hasn’t changed the troubling trajectory of the fishery. Across the 1982–2025 time series, estimated recreational fishing trips dropped 40%, while striped bass harvest and releases both declined
“Too Long, Didn’t Read”: There was an Executive Order on saltwater fishing last week. Executive Order 14430 does not rewrite federal fisheries law, immediately increase harvest, or replace MRIP; instead, it directs federal agencies to reconsider how recreational fisheries are managed, how data are collected, and how fishing access is
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
The federal government is once again testing how far it can push industrial extraction into one of the most productive and sensitive stretches of ocean on the East Coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Request for Information (Docket BOEM-2026-0100) seeks interest in commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals
Photo: J. Gao If you caught the conversations in Episode 212 of “The Guide Post Podcast” and our previous blog “Striper Fishing is Incredible!” Says Menhaden Advocates, this follow-up post breaks down the perversive and baseless “stripers are dependent on menhaden” talking point. In serious fishery management conversations, there’s no room for fantasy
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
UPDATE AS OF 05/14/2026: The proposed rule mentioned below passed on a 5-2-2- vote and will continue on track to becoming law in North Carolina. Thank you to the hundreds of advocates who submitted public comments! The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is taking a clear, common-sense step forward at
This morning, the South Carolina Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 961, focused on the future management of redfish in the state. What unfolded during that meeting was something our Association can only describe as one of the most thoughtful and self-aware fisheries management discussions we have
Feature Photos: Rex Messing & the Simms Fishing Team Next Tuesday, February 17th, at 5:00 PM, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) is holding a final public comment period before rulemaking on new regulations for false albacore and Atlantic bonito. This is a pivotal moment to maintain management momentum for two undervalued and
By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. To learn more, please review our privacy policy.