Maryland Under Pressure To Cancel Trophy Rockfish Season

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a decade of declines, the Atlantic Striped Bass population, also known as Maryland rockfish, is likely to be subject to new fishing restrictions soon in the state.
Tuesday, members of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met to discuss conservation measures to prevent further overfishing.
Maryland’s striped bass trophy season opened April 20 and will last until May 15.
Maryland Striped Bass Trophy Season Opens April 20
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