https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/02/rockfish-population-shrinks-md-shortens-fishing-season/

Well, they’re trying to do something about things, but as always they’re a step behind. At this point, I’ve stopped seriously fishing for stripers; I only go after them now when there’s something else to fish for. Heading back to moratorium levels in a few years.