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Forage Fish
Forage fish are vital to the health and welfare of piscivores (fish that eat other fish) like the Striped Bass. Many species of forage fish are piscivorous themselves. This section includes information on some of the species relevent to our work. Also included in each category is data about that particular species that has been collected during various studies.

For information on specific forage fish species, follow the links below.


Atlantic Menhaden
Bay Anchovy


Below you can find compiled data in chart format

Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Landings

Maryland Pound Net Landings of Atlantic Menhaden

Maryland Juvenile Atlantic Menhaden Geometric Mean

Virginia Pound Net Landings of Atlantic Menhaden

Estimated Atlantic Coast Menhaden Landings (Weight)

Population Ratios of Atlantic Menhaden Ages 0-2 to Age 2+ Striped Bass

Maryland Juvenile Bay Anchovy Geometric Mean


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