REDUCTION APPROVED FOR BLACK SEA BASS SEASON

The black sea bass season will be shorter this year than last. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council approved a plan that would take five weeks out of the season. Anglers will be allowed to fish from May 28 to Sept. 11 and from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission said the season need to be reduced.