 Starting today and running through the end of July, striped bass fishing is closed in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials say the closure is needed to protect the species. When water and air temperatures rise during the hottest part of the summer, fish are more vulnerable to dying after being caught and released. The mid-season closure was introduced in 2020. Find out more at thetalkofdelmarva.com.