Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance

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Gear Type

Hook-and-line only in Massachusetts

Fishing Area

Coastal waters along the Atlantic coast, from Maine to the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Season

July - August

Pounds Landed

741,231 - MA Landings in Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties ~ 2014

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

The iconic striped bass is caught strictly by hook-and-line in the state of Massachusetts, and the commercial fishery is the only way the fish is available to consumers. It is a prized sustainable seafood choice. The fishery typically opens in mid-July and remains open until the quota is harvested, which is usually about a month later. The coastal waters of Cape Cod produce the vast majority of Massachusetts's commercial striped bass landings, and the fishery gives a healthy boost to the local economy each season.

Where it Goes

Local fish markets and out-of-state markets in New York and Philadelphia
  • Who We Are
    • About
      • History
    • Staff
      • John Pappalardo
      • Melissa Sanderson
      • Holly Buddensee
      • Raymond Kane
      • Seth Rolbein
      • Doreen Leggett
      • Jennifer Bryant
      • Brigid Krug
      • Stephanie Sykes
    • Board of Directors
      • Gwen Holden Kelly
      • Tim Linnell
      • Andy Baler
      • Beau Gribbin
      • Eric Hesse
      • Kurt Martin
      • Greg Connors
      • Chuck Borkoski
      • Barry LaBar
      • Brian Sherin
      • Richard Banks
      • Greg Bilezikian
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  • Who We Are
    • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Fisheries
    • Careers
  • Our Work
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    • Cape Cod Fisheries Trust
    • Scientific Research
  • Support Us
    • Donate Now
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    • Shop to Support
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    • Meet the Fleet
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1566 Main Street
Chatham, MA 02633
508-945-2432
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