Atlantic Highlands fluke fishing August 13 13 August 2019 Capt. Tom Only made the morning trip today. We are half day fishing for fluke everyday making two trips (8am to 12 30 and 1 30 to 6pm).

Traveled East to find a late day short bite(115) and a managed to deck a few keeps. Overall it wasn't the best day but it wasn't the donut.

Posted on August 13, 2019 States will select regs to reduce striper mortality The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) issued the following press release after last week s summer meeting Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Approves Draft Addendum VI for Public Comment Arlington, VA The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) approved Draft Addendum VI for public comment. Since catch and release practices represent a significant component of overall fishing mortality, the Draft Addendum also explores the mandatory use of circle hooks when fishing with bait to reduce release mortality in recreational striped bass fisheries.