Chesapeake Bay News

The second Diamond Jim imposter of the 2010 Maryland Fishing challenge has been caught by Leo James Jr. of Annapolis, Md. James was fishing with his father-in-law at the Bay Bridges August 17 at 1 p.m. when he hooked the 24-inch striped bass, tagged on June 29. The Diamond Jim imposter, worth $500 in prize money, was one of nearly 600 rockfish tagged so far this summer.

Over the summer, three batches of specially tagged striped bass  have been released into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.  The real Diamond Jim,  which was released July 29,  is worth $25,000. Also still on the loose are as many as 599 imposters worth $500 each.

Sandy Point State Park will once again be the host site for Lights on the Bay, a holiday light show presented by Anne Arundel Medical Center. The show will be held November 21 through January 3, 2010 and features 60 animated and stationary holiday displays located throughout the park.

Lights on the Bay is open each evening from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. and costs $14.00 per vehicle. Several area businesses and publications offer coupons for a $2.00 discount valid on weekdays, excluding holidays.

All proceeds from Lights on the Bay will benefit Anne Arundel Medical Center. For additional program details, call 410-481-3161.

Sandy Point State Park is located just off Route 50, exit 32 next to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

source: DNR press release