The Coastal Conservation Association Maine and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute are collaborating on a data collection program called “Snap-A-Striper,” aimed at compiling photos and valuable information from live release and legally kept striped bass caught in Maine waters.

When an angler catches a striped bass of any size, he quickly fills in the required information on a card which also serves as an accurate fish ruler, and photographs the fish with the card next to it. The fish is then released or harvested, and the photograph is emailed to [email protected].

Striped bass are an important component of the recreational fishery in coastal Maine. But catches have declined dramatically in recent years without a clear understanding of all the contributing factors.

For more information, to download an instruction sheet and data cards, and to learn where your nearest drop-off freezer location is, visit http://cca-maine.org.

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