Released striped bass face higher mortality during the hottest days
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Practicing safe catch-and-release fishing is always important for conserving fish populations, and these techniques are all the more critical for Maryland’s striped bass now, which have struggled to produce a strong new generation of fish in recent years.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way for anglers to pursue fish while also conserving the population, allowing the fish to return to the water after the thrill of the catch. Although there is a certain amount of risk to a fish’s health anytime it is removed from the water, these risks can be minimized by following proper technique and the latest science…