If you’ve been following the East Coast saltwater scene, you’ve likely heard the talk on the docks: the Striped Bass fishery is changing. We believe in being upfront with our anglers, so let’s address the reality.
After nearly a decade of poor spawning seasons in critical nursery grounds in Chesapeake Bay, the striped bass population is currently classified as "overfished." We are now in a crucial rebuilding phase with a management goal of full recovery by 2029. In three years? Really?
So, what does this mean for your trip with us this season?
It means the dynamic has shifted to "quality over quantity." The days of easily catching lots of schoolies are on pause. Instead, we will be focused on the hunt.
The current regulations are strict—a narrow 28-inch to 31-inch slot—designed specifically to protect the spawning females that are the future of this stock. This season, the thrill isn't just in the harvest; it’s in the technical skill required to locate these fish and the reward of releasing a trophy-sized breeder to swim another day.
We are still chasing incredible fish, in a beautiful place but the mindset is "conservation-first." When you book with us now, you aren't just going fishing; you’re becoming a steward of the striper resource.
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