Published:
December 1, 1982
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program

The Chesapeake Bay Atlantic Croaker and Spot Management Plan was developed under the direction of the Fisheries Management Workgroup. Staff from the Maryland Department of Natural REsources (MDNR), Tidewater Administration, fisheries Division were responsible for writing the plan and addressing comments on the draft versions. Support was provided by staff from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), fisheries Division were responsible for writing the plan and addressing comments on the draft versions. The FMPs are to be implemented by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Potomac River Fisheries Commission, and State of Maryland as appropriate. Inder a timetable adopted for completing management plans for several important species, the Atlantic Croaker and Spot FMP was scheduled for completion in December 1991.

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