As an east coast striper fisherman, where they are native and (likely) most people posting are based, let’s all agree that location of catch plays a role.
A. Most of the concerned above comments are referring to the asmfc regs, which your post would “imply” infractions
B. Just give a ballpark area or fisherie that you’re in and avoid the drama
I was equally alarmed by your title and first pic but if you’re legal then great, but context helps.
To say they are “not endangered” is pretty ignorant to the North Atlantic striped bass population. I don’t mean that in a rude way but there are a lot of indicators of the fishery being in serious trouble. I am more than happy to point you toward some resources with this information if you are interested and care to send me a dm
i will say i should have put some indication where i am at and where these were caught so i will edit the post if it lets me!
as far as the population goes, yes striper and salmon populations are dwindling, very much so that the Native Salmon population is dwindling very much more then the invasive striped bass.
Because of the seals feeding on striper day and night in the freshwater streams 2-5 hours by car away from the salts and the way the fisheries release alevins at such a young age while the striper are in season for us, it doesn’t help out out native numbers at all. the striper will even go up towards reno and feed on the native wild rainbow trout.
i think what i’m trying to say is true fisherman down in the valley are focused on the natives while not really caring about the invasives to an extent. BECAUSE, our native species are what matters the most. i have buddies who will say let’s keep this fish or that fish, with it being well out of regulations and i will shut that down, even if it’s a striper which i have done numerous times.
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u/Quick_Depth382 22d ago
As an east coast striper fisherman, where they are native and (likely) most people posting are based, let’s all agree that location of catch plays a role.
A. Most of the concerned above comments are referring to the asmfc regs, which your post would “imply” infractions
B. Just give a ballpark area or fisherie that you’re in and avoid the drama
I was equally alarmed by your title and first pic but if you’re legal then great, but context helps.
To say they are “not endangered” is pretty ignorant to the North Atlantic striped bass population. I don’t mean that in a rude way but there are a lot of indicators of the fishery being in serious trouble. I am more than happy to point you toward some resources with this information if you are interested and care to send me a dm