September 17, 2026
Striped Bass and More: The Status of Popular Chesapeake Fisheries
Dr. Caroline Ianniello — Striped Bass Initiative (SBI)
Caroline will bring the striped bass science and research perspective, including SBI’s telemetry work, behavior of large female striped bass, reproductive biology, changing environmental conditions, and uncertainty within our understanding of the population.
Mike Waine — American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
Mike will bring the sportfishing industry, fisheries science, data, and management-policy perspective. His role can help connect individual fisheries trends with larger questions surrounding recreational fisheries data, assessments, regulatory decisions, and changes occurring within recreational fishing.
Carrie Kennedy — Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR)
Carrie will provide a Maryland fisheries science and management perspective, sharing what managers and scientists are observing, thinking about and planning for across important Chesapeake fisheries
Stream live on Facebook or YouTube
A Chesapeake Perspective series, moderated by FishTalk Angler-in-Chief, Lenny Rudow, brings together scientists, fisheries managers, industry representatives, anglers, and conservation partners to explain the issues shaping recreational fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic.
In 2022, we presented The Past, Present, & Future of Striped Bass: A Chesapeake Perspective series which featured three live-streamed roundtable events with fishery experts. In 2023, we invited experts to discuss Habitat, Angler Access, and Invasive Species. In 2026, we continue the conversation with new thought-provoking topics designed to spark innovative and real solutions to some of the most pressing issues confronting Chesapeake recreational anglers today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. Viewers will be able to engage with our special guests by asking questions during the presentation. RSVP “going” to the Facebook event or click “notify me” on YouTube to be alerted when the stream goes live.To be notified via email sign up here.