Northeast fishermen will catch fewer black sea bass next year

Federal regulators are proposing new rules that will reduce the number of black sea bass recreational fishermen can catch in 2025. This means anglers will likely face shorter fishing seasons or smaller catch limits to prevent overfishing.

The government sets annual catch limits for many fish species to keep populations healthy. When recreational fishermen catch too many fish, regulators have to reduce limits the following year. This proposal shows that black sea bass populations are under pressure, and the government is stepping in to protect them.