Update of the Striped Bass Stock Assessment using Final 2012 Data — 2013

The striped bass statistical catch-at-age (SCA) model used since 2007 has been generalized to allow, among other things, specification of multiple fleets, different stock-recruitment relationships, and year- and age-specific natural mortality rates. The changes in model structure and additions are based on recommendations of the 2007 benchmark review committee (NEFSC 2008).