As the fishing community grapples with the future of striped bass, a sobering reality persists: the species now faces six consecutive years of failed spawning. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) just released the 2024 Juvenile Abundance Index. The result: a 2.0, well below the 11.0 average, painting a grim
Striped bass management will take priority in the next month as the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday, October 23 to review the 2024 stock assessment update. ASGA advocated for swift board action relative to the assessment update and we got it. The trade-off was
As the albie management train storms down the tracks in North Carolina, we will step aside to process striper related happenings from the recent ASMFC meeting. Our take on the meeting may be a bit different than others, but let’s first take a look at the status of the fishery
Feature Photo: A school of menahden captured by Tim Regan. The fisheries space has been busy since the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Summer Meeting concluded last week. The ASGA team has been all over the map, involved with Mid-Atlantic Council meeting, North Carolina False Albacore Rulemaking, and expanding our cooperative
Feature Photo: A school of menhaden captured by Tim Regan Menhaden advocates from across the country tuned into today’s ASMFC Menhaden Board meeting. At one point, there were 163 people logged into the webinar. Why was this meeting so well attended? Because of a vague statement listed as the final
Feature Photo: Blane Chocklett in the Costa “Hooked on Redfish” Film. Redfish are among the most coveted recreational species on the East Coast. From the Everglades to the Georgia marsh and the Lowcountry, these fish embody everything anglers desire in a sport fish: diverse targeting methods, aggressive strikes and fierce
Feature Photo Credit: Adam Eaton Summer doldrums may be here for many, while others are cursing the Northeast wind machine, but reports of bait setting up and hard tails filtering in should get everyone excited for the Fall Run. Next week, the ASGA team will be tuned into the ASMFC
Cobia have built a loyal following of anglers along the Atlantic Coast, especially with the evolving community of anglers obsessed with the sight-fishing opportunities the species often creates. Widely known as an extremely powerful and marquee recreational target, there has been a large uptick in recreational fishing pressure that has
Within the striped bass angling community, the Cheeky Schoolie Tournament stands as a community beacon for this sentiment, drawing enthusiasts from all corners of the country to revel in their shared passion for angling and conserving striped bass. For those not familiar, the Schoolie Tournament just completed it’s 13th successful
Feature Photo: Osprey in Flight After Catching a Menhaden Fish – Abeselom Zerit Menhaden are often referred to as the most important fish in the sea, and for good reason. Just about every fish, many marine mammals, and sea birds on the Atlantic coast eat them! Yet, menhaden management is often polarizing, lacking adequate
GIVE THE GIFT OF FISHERIES CONSERVATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. SHOP ASGA GOODS THAT FUND FISHERIES RESEARCH & ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS
JOIN ASGA IN CALLING FOR CRITICAL MANAGEMENT ACTION AFTER YEARS OF SPAWN FAILURES & POOR MANAGEMENT.
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.
