How long until 2024 Striped Bass Season?

[Ziffystriperchum]

    My offer still stands Ron. . . I’ll take you out on the Hudson anytime you can make it. . . just let me know . . . my pleasure!!  ( I just wish I got to take Wem!!) . , . Perhaps we can take Bill’s kids as well??? . . . Get that thumb healed!!

[logic]

Any idea what change in may could be Ziff?

[walkabout]

U got it ziff thank you very much..

[Ziffystriperchum]

   Jessica said the slot may be tightened. . . imagine?

[gunner]

   Jessica said the slot may be tightened. . . imagine?

Any idea if , what and when?

[Ziffystriperchum]

   this is what Jessica (DEC) sent, which I don’t fully get . . .
   
  Hi Ziffy,
 
The striper season will start as usual on April 1 with the same slot limit and there is no proposal to have the season change. We are going to have to change the regulations to keep in line with Addendum II, but the ASMFC striped bass board will be meeting to approve implementation plans at the end of this month so we aren’t for sure if our plan is approved yet. If/when it changes, it will likely be a shortening of the slot and will happen sometime in May. I will keep you posted!
 
I received your 2023 diary, thank you!
 
I’ll be sending out stuff soon so keep your eye out on the mail.

[logic]

Thanks Ziff. what the heck could they make it 18"to 19'' slot.

[mattfromkingston]

I thought I read it was 18-26, but I can't remember the exact source offhand

[grazan]

ive posted this b4....

 from all the NY DEC hearings I thought below are the options:

                        A.  Close season in summer (removing July-August)
                        B. 18”-26” slot
                        C. 19”-27” slot with season closing early June 16th
                        D. 21”-28” slot with season closing early August 1st
                        E. 21”-28” slot with season opening later April 15th
                        F. Season opening May 1st

if they raise the lower limit ... its fine for me .... i cant filet anything smaller than 24" without ruining it which is why i throw anything smaller than 25" back

[Ziffystriperchum]

   It looks like the striped bass regulation for 2024 will change on May 1 with an emergency regulation change to a slot limit of 23” to 28”. . .  one fish per day!

This from Jessica @ NYDEC today
“ Good afternoon,

The mortality of striped bass coastwide is still too high to promote stock recovery, there are more details here if you are interested. The interstate body that regulates Striped Bass coastwide, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), has required mortality reductions in 2024.

In the Hudson River north of the GW bridge, NY proposed changing the keeper slot from 18-28” to 23-28”. This was approved by the ASMFC striped bass board on March 26th. DEC will now move forward with emergency regulations to get the new rules in place by May 1st, as required by ASMFC.
In the marine district south of the GW bridge, the reduction will be made by continuing to use the slot limit (28-31”) imposed last year.
Regulations for the opening of the Hudson River season will be the same as they were last year (keeper slot – 18”-28”). You will be notified once new regulations have been adopted by email. 

I know changing mid-season is not ideal, but the timeline of review and implementation is out of our hands.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jessica”

 
 
Jessica Best
she/her/hers
Fisheries Biologist, Hudson River Estuary Program/Cornell University
Division of Marine Resources
 
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
21 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561
P: (845) 256-3009 | F: (845) 255-1701 |


   Tight Lines!!

[Scottymags]

Thanks Ziff,can’t wait to get on the water!

[MUSKRAT]

I’m getting tired of the dec changing the rules and regulations after the season starts …
It’s hard enough to keep up with slot limitations, J hook requirements, marine registration,etc …etc.

Then some go and get their bait license, so the can keep more herring than the next guy …

My friend took his 80 year old mother out fishing , and jigging for herring
They were checked for their credentials, and they ticketed his mother for two herring over her limit
This was on Mother’s Day 2 years ago …ridiculous !

When they ask you what your fishing for ….. tell them bullheads !!!!

[walkabout]

How things have changed. I'll be up at the falls in 2 weeks get me a few small ones for the table.

[Scottymags]

Hey guys,tried scrapping today in Hyde park area.Didn’t se any or get any in net.Anyone having any luck?

[Camicwrath]

I tried yesterday incoming tide didnt c any didnt blind lift any in the Poughkeepsie area wish i knew somewhere in hyde park to hit the river other then norrie being im from hyde park an all lol