Changes for the Atlantic Coast Recreational and Charter Boat Striped Bass Fishery Effective April 1, 2020
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational striped bass size and catch limits for the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays and their tributaries.
This notice supersedes all notices effective prior to April 1, 2020 affecting the Atlantic coast recreational and charter boat striped bass fishery. Effective 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2020:
Anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day from the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, and their tributaries.
The striped bass must be at least 28 inches and less than 35 inches in length.
WHY THIS IS NECESSARY
This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
This applies to all individuals who catch striped bass recreationally.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.15.12