Posted on February 26, 2021 NY seeking volunteer striper anglers The N.Y. DEC has issued the folowing all for assistance: Volunteer for DEC’s Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program DEC is seeking participants to join the Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program to help biologists understand and maintain a healthy striped bass population. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) requires New York State to provide catch information from its recreational fishery to manage this species. Volunteer anglers play a crucial role in helping DEC satisfy this requirement, and all anglers who fish for striped bass are invited to participate. Anglers who fish for striped bass in New York’s marine waters south of the George Washington Bridge should contact the Diadromous Fish Unit at sbcaprogram@dec.ny.gov or visit DEC’s Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program webpage. In marine waters, the recreational slot limit is 28 – 35 inches (not less than 28 inches nor greater than 35 inches) and the season is open April 15 through Dec. 15. Anglers who fish for striped bass north of the George Washington Bridge in the tidal Hudson River should email hudsonangler@dec.ny.gov or visit DEC’s Hudson River Striped Bass webpage to learn more about the Hudson River Cooperative Anglers Program. In the tidal Hudson River, the recreational slot limit is 18 to 28 inches (not less than 18 inches nor greater than 28 inches) and the season is open April 1 through Nov. 30. xxx If you don;t mind rain, Saturday may be fishable. There’s a 90% chance of rain in the marine forecast, but the wind will only be 10-15 knots southeast before going southwest in the afternoon.The Sunday forecast is for northeast winds at a mere 5-10 knots with an 80% chance of rain. The Paramount from Brielle postponed tonight’s far offshore wreck trip to Saturday at 11 p.m. A few spots may be open. Call 732 528-2117 for reservations.