DAILY UPDATES OF STRIPED BASS HARVEST |
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In order not to overharvest the striped bass stock of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland utilizes a quota based harvest management system. Harvest monitoring data by gear type is collected using the following methods:
The harvest estimates illustrated below are based upon daily phone reports from check stations. They are preliminary figures and may change if phone reports are late. These figures are updated as data become available- so check back to this site for updated information! You can also access harvest information 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-999-2800.
Updated January 13, 2012
The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulation 08.02.15.12(H) announces the closure of the 2012 striped bass commercial gill net fishery, effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012. The commercial striped bass gill net fishery will re-open Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 3:00 a.m. The daily catch limit will be 300 pounds per striped bass harvest permit with a daily vessel limit of 1200 pounds per vessel. Harvest will be permitted only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during February. The Secretary may, by public notice, subsequently amend season dates and daily landing limits if the quota is projected to be caught.
Pound Net - Haul Seine Landings
Hook & Line Landings
Monthly Atlantic Coast Harvest Summary
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**This page is updated twice a week, not including holidays.**
Questions or comments should be directed to Matt Lawrence.