Atlantic Striped Bass | NOAA Fisheries 03/08/2022 · State-by-state catch quotas that limit the amount of fish that can be caught. Minimum size limits to protect younger striped bass so they can grow, mature, and reproduce. Gear restrictions. Seasonal fishery closures, mainly to protect spawning fish. Bycatch monitoring and research programs. In state waters, the recreational fishery is managed with: