2023/24 RI Fish Regulations
A recent RIDEM workshop revealed their proposed 2023 saltwater fishing regulations for several species. We have them here for you so you can make comments during the open comment period.
Peter Jenkins & Dennis Zambrotta Talk Block Island Striped Bass, Conservation
“Conservation equivalency sucks,” was Peter jenkins’ opener, which certainly seized the crowd’s attention at the monthly Narragansett Surfcasters meeting. Surfcasting author Dennis Zambrotta followed with stories of fishing Block Island for big bass from decades past and this past Fall.
No Striper Quota Transfers
Striped bass are under recreational and commercial pressure and subject to changing regulations. We here at Fish Wrap are saying no to transferring striper quotas as a way to circumvent conservation efforts. If one area did not catch their quota, that’s great for the stripers. See you next year. Let ’em swim.
ASGA Delivers Amendment 7 For Striped Bass
The American Saltwater Guides Association took the regulatory tiger by the tail to protect striped bass. According to Peter Jenkins, they’re just getting started because they know, fish are worth more in the water than in a cooler.
