Governor Weld Intervenes in Move to Help Conserve Striped Bass Stocks

Mark Alan Lovewell |

In a last minute effort, the Governor of Massachusetts yesterday intervened in a successful effort to convince the state marine fisheries commission to remain conservative in adopting striped bass management for the coming season.

In a three hour meeting, held in Weston, state officials after lengthy discussion adopted a uniform 34-inch minimum size for the catching of striped bass for both recreational and commercial fishermen. This represents a drop in two inches from last year's minimum.

Striped bass
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
 

 

 

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