Striped Bass Stakeholder Hybrid Meeting

Date: May 16, 2024

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room, 200 Main St.

Town: Yarmouth

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6:00 p.m.       Welcome and Introductions (M. Ware)

  • Introduce ME DMR staff
  • Highlight opportunities for industry involvement (VAL, MA DMF study)

6:10 p.m.       Logbook Update (C. Uraneck)

  • Update on the 2023 Volunteer Logbook Data

6:30 p.m.       Overview of Recent ASMFC Management Actions (M. Ware)

  • Overview of ASMFC Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass FMP
  • Review 2023 state regulation changes on the Saco River
  • Looking ahead  - striped bass rebuilding and stock assessment schedule

6:50 p.m.       Recent Industry Questions (C. Flora)

  • How does Canada manage striped bass?
  • Temperature impacts on striped bass

7:00 p.m.       Open Discussion

  • Opportunity for discussion between Maine striped bass stakeholders and ME DMR