Striped Bass Handling Practices to Support Stock Rebuilding

Maine Department of Marine Resources sent this bulletin at 07/14/2023 03:29 PM EDT

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Many anglers in Maine practice catch and release fishing for striped bass. Coastwide recreational release mortality makes up 50% of striped bass total removals. The Department of Marine Resources in partnership with Keep Fish Wet reminds fishers to do your part by following these science-based best handling practices to reduce release mortality. For more information, visit Stripers In Our Hands — Keep Fish Wet

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