Maryland regulations for 2026 recreational striped bass fishing will take effect April 1, implementing a shift in the season from the past two years. This shift returns catch-and-release fishing in April for the first time in Maryland since 2019. The summer hot-weather closure now takes place during the entire month of August. These adjustments are Read the Rest…
New rules simplify season structure, increase access, and maintain conservation protection The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing to implement a shift in the season for recreational striped bass, or rockfish. The seasonal shift opens April to catch-and-release fishing and closes all of August to targeting striped bass. These adjustments are intended to Read the Rest…
Released striped bass face higher mortality during the hottest days Practicing safe catch-and-release fishing is always important for conserving fish populations, and these techniques are all the more critical for Maryland’s striped bass now, which have struggled to produce a strong new generation of fish in recent years. Catch-and-release fishing is a great way for Read the Rest…
