Striped bass decline threatens generations of East Coast anglers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Striped bass populations on the US East Coast are in steep decline, threatening an $8 billion fishing industry and anglers' traditions.

Striped bass populations on the US East Coast are declining amid what scientists describe as a combination of human-caused, environmental and ecological changes. The drop threatens both an $8 billion industry and a generations-old tradition of anglers fishing in the Atlantic.

Montauk, New York, has long been a destination for striped bass fishermen. Fishing guide Bill Wetzel works the shores most October nights in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, scanning for signs of feeding fish. In some years, anglers make more than 17 million fishing trips in pursuit of striped bass.

As the species declines, the future of commercial and recreational fishing at Montauk and elsewhere on the East Coast is increasingly uncertain. Anglers and the fishing industry face an unclear path forward as stocks continue to dwindle.

How it is being reported

• Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bassGenerations of fishermen have come to Montauk, New York, to fish for striped bass, but the fish are in the midst of a decline.Clickorlando · 30 Oct, 11:25
• Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bassGenerations of fishermen have come to Montauk, New York, to fish for striped bass, but the fish are in the midst of a decline.News4Jax · 30 Oct, 11:25

In this story: Montauk · New York · Bill Wetzel · East Coast

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