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Good News Is Not Such Good News for Striped Bass

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Pete Eilenberg of Hampton Bays with a limit of blackfish caught aboard the Shinnecock Star recently.

Pete Eilenberg of Hampton Bays with a limit of blackfish caught aboard the Shinnecock Star recently.

The latest stock assessment of striped bass, like this one caught recently by Russel Frank aboard the Shinnecock Star, says that overfishing is not occurring but that the stock is still severely depleted.

The latest stock assessment of striped bass, like this one caught recently by Russel Frank aboard the Shinnecock Star, says that overfishing is not occurring but that the stock is still severely depleted.

Ilyssa Meyer with a striped bass caught during a recent outing of the East Hampton Sportsmen's Alliance.

Ilyssa Meyer with a striped bass caught during a recent outing of the East Hampton Sportsmen's Alliance.

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In the Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Nov 15, 2022
  • Columnist: Michael Wright
As we muddle through another mediocre fall striped bass run — one that saw most of the biggest fish in the dwindling coastal stock once again gone from our waters... more

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