Essay Fishing Regulations
Federal Waters Striper Rules Near the Bay Mouth
Boats must know whether they're in state or federal waters, as stripers are banned in the EEZ.
Rockfish Seasons · Fishing Regulations · Features
A blog and newsletter on Chesapeake Bay rockfish and seasonal fishing calendar and What to expect on a charter day.
Essay Fishing Regulations
ASMFC Striped Bass Management Plan Explained
How slot limits, bag rules, and quota cuts work together to rebuild a depleted stock.
Essay Fishing Regulations
Chesapeake Bay Fishing License Requirements by State
Freshwater licenses don't cover the Bay's tidal waters in Maryland or Virginia.
Essay Fishing Regulations
Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Catch-and-Release Best Practices
How anglers handle released striped bass determines whether they live or die.
The Virginia capes bring state rules, federal restrictions and seasonal closures into a small area.
Essay Fishing Regulations
Virginia Striped Bass Regulations on the Chesapeake
Seven years of weak spawning threaten the entire Atlantic coast's striped bass population.
Essay Rockfish Seasons
Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Population Trends and Stock Assessments
Chesapeake Bay's record recruitment collapse threatens the entire Atlantic striped bass stock.
Essay Rockfish Seasons
Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Season Dates by State
Maryland and Virginia manage the same fish stock under different season calendars.
Essay Rockfish Seasons
Summer Rockfish Locations in Deep Bay Channels
Thermal squeeze from heat and hypoxia concentrates summer rockfish in narrow mid-depth bands.
From the archive
- 01Essay Rockfish SeasonsWinter Catch-and-Release Rockfish Season Rules
- 02Essay Rockfish SeasonsFall Striper Migration in the Chesapeake
- 03Essay Rockfish SeasonsChesapeake Bay Rockfish Spawning Run Timing
- 04Essay FeaturesMaryland Rockfish Size and Bag Limits for the Current Year
- 05Long read FeaturesLive Lining Spot for Big Chesapeake Stripers