Another Poor Young of Year Striped Bass Chesapeake Survey...

[Roccus7]

YOY results in graph below, trend of piss poor results continues. Prior to this, initial results suggested there would be no changes to management actions for ASFMC, but I'm unsure as to whether or not these results will change that. Will have to see what the official overall population survey that's due this month will show...

 

[george]

I'm not doubting the numbers, but I've always wondered if different conditions bring different results. For example, if water temp is warmer than the prior season, could the samplings have moved? I have a tough time taking stock in what managers describe as a 50% probability rate.

 

[Roccus7]

I'm not doubting the numbers, but I've always wondered if different conditions bring different results. For example, if water temp is warmer than the prior season, could the samplings have moved? I have a tough time taking stock in what managers describe as a 50% probability rate.

The key condition is salinity at time of the spawn, not so much the amount of fish spawning. A cool, wet winter followed by a cool, wet spring is optimal.

 

[dsedy]

Hey Dom - good info. Question: do the managers do similar surveys in the Hudson River each year on spawning stocks?

 

[Roccus7]

Yes, 2022 is not yet complete, but here's the 2021 one, not as dismal as the Chesapeake...