STRIPED BASS DRAFT ADDENDUM Vl

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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board approved
Draft Addendum VI for public comment. The Addendum was initiated in response to the results of the
2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment which indicated fishing mortality is too high and spawning stock is
too low.
The Draft Addendum proposes management options for both commercial and recreational sectors in
order to end overfishing and reduce fishing mortality to the target level in 2020. The proposed
measures include reduced quotas for commercial fisheries and changes in bag limits, minimum size
limits, and slot limits for the recreational sector. Options for the use of circle hooks when fishing with
bait to reduce release mortality are also included. Final approval of the Draft Addendum is expected at
the October Management Board meeting.

All meetings are scheduled from 6:00 – 8:30pm.
Tuesday, September 3 Wednesday, September 4 Thursday, September 12

1)Tuesday, Roselle Park Borough Hall Roselle Park, NJ 07204

2)Wednesday, September 4 Ocean City Public Library

3)Thursday, September 12, NJ 08050
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Bay Avenue Community Center