Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Public Hearing Set for September 8
CONTACT:
Renee Zobel (NHFG): 603-868-1095
Emilie Franke (ASMFC): 703-842-0740
August 27, 2025
Concord, NH – In partnership with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold an in-person public hearing on Striped Bass Addendum III to Amendment 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8 at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road in Portsmouth, NH.
The ASMFC is seeking public comment on management options under consideration in Striped Bass Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to address issues facing striped bass management. This amendment considers management measures intended to reduce fishing removals by 12% with management measures to be implemented in 2026. For the recreational fishery, the Draft Addendum proposes season closures and/or size limit changes for the ocean and the Chesapeake Bay region, including options with different limits for the for-hire modes. For the commercial fishery, the Draft Addendum proposes a quota reduction option. The action also considers commercial tagging options, a standard definition of total length, and a change to the recreational baseline season for Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay recreational fishery. The Draft Addendum can be read by visiting Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III – Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Stakeholders are encouraged to provide input on the Striped Bass Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 either by attending state public hearings or through written comment. Public comment will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Friday, October 3, 2025 and should be mailed to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201, emailed to comments@asmfc.org, or submitted through the comments form at the above link. Please put Striped Bass Draft Addendum III in the subject line.
The NH Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife, and marine resources and their habitats. Learn more about the NH Fish and Game Marine Division by visiting www.wildnh.com/marine.
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