The striped bass fishery in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries – is closed through August 31st. Recent research has suggested that environmental factors are contributing to poor striped bass spawning success. First implemented in 2020, it aims to support the resident stock of striped bass and decrease overall mortality in Chesapeake Bay. These include requiring circle hooks when targeting striped bass and encouraging anglers to follow the Striped Bass Summer Fishing Advisory Forecast, which advises of “red flag” conditions when fishing for striped bass should be avoided. The Chesapeake Bay recreational striped bass fishery will reopen from September 1 through December 5, at which time anglers may keep one striped bass per person, per day, with a minimum length of 19 inches and a maximum length of 24 inches.