An Invitation to Striped Bass Stakeholders:

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is holding a Striped Bass Board meeting on December 16th to consider emergency action for Striped Bass management. This is in response to the result of the 2024 Stock Assessment which indicates the stock remains overfished. Projections suggest a less than 50% chance of rebuilding the stock by 2029 as fishing mortality is expected to increase as the 2018 year class enters the slot. The public will be providing input to the 3 ASMFC Commissioners representing NH.

Meetings and important info:

December 3rd – ASMFC will post the Technical Advisory Committees report HERE

December 12th – Coastal Conservation Association of NH will host a public forum at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth, NH from 6-9pm. Webinar link HERE

December 16th – 10am-2pm  ASMFC Striped Bass Board meeting December 16th from 10am-2pm, in person (Arlington, VA) and via webinar HERE.