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Governor Weld Intervenes in Move to Help Conserve Striped Bass Stocks

Mark Alan Lovewell | Friday, April 7 1995 - 3:52pm

In a last minute effort, the Governor of Massachusetts yesterday intervened in a successful effort to convince the state marine fisheries commission to remain conservative in adopting striped bass management for the coming season.

In a three hour meeting, held in Weston, state officials after lengthy discussion adopted a uniform 34-inch minimum size for the catching of striped bass for both recreational and commercial fishermen. This represents a drop in two inches from last year's minimum.

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Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

Hoping History Repeats; Derby Moratorium Has Precedent

Will Sennott

It was the fall of 1984 and striped bass were in trouble. Along the East Coast, states were beginning to take action.

Martha’s Vineyard Derby Will Remove Striped Bass From Competition Article updated

Will Sennott

The venerable saltwater fishing contest entering its 75th year, will eliminate striped bass from the competition this fall.

Weighing the Options for Saving Striped Bass

Barry Stringfellow

As striped bass stocks have declined, the debate over how to best manage this prized fish has become more heated.

Regulators Take Action to Stem Striped Bass Decline

Barry Stringfellow

Responding to the precipitous drop in the Atlantic striped bass population, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has mandated an 18 per cent cut in commercial and recreational harvest quotas for 2020.

Hearings Set for New Striped Bass Rules

Will Sennott

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has drafted new rules for both the recreational and commercial fisheries to preserve the dwindling stocks.

Commercial Striped Bass Season Opens, Amid Concerns About Fishery

Will Sennott

By the end of the day Monday, the first day of the commercial striped bass season, the Menemsha Fish House had brought in 297 filleted pounds of the elusive — and profitable — fish.