Another Poor Young of Year Striped Bass Chesapeake Survey...
627 views·4 replies·by 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...
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018
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.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018
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.
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018
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