Striped bass are one of the most popular recreational species for saltwater anglers. Yet, the species faces many challenges. Stripers were declared overfished in 2019 and remain in that condition. Recruitment–spawning success, how many new stripers enter the population–is now a major challenge towards rebuilding; 2023 marks the fifth consecutive year of poor spawns out … Continue reading 5 Consecutive Years of Poor Striped Bass Spawning in the Chesapeake Bay–Can the Stock Rebuild?