Maryland Yellow Perch Fishing 2026

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In Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, updated regulations for yellow perch will be in effect for the 2026 fishing season. In response to six years of low recruitment, Maryland reduced the limit for yellow perch caught in tidal … Continued

Maryland Invasive State Record Northern Snakehead

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In June 2025, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized Matt Foreman of Crownsville as the new state record holder for northern snakehead (Channa argus) in the state’s Invasive Division. Foreman harvested the 21.8-pound fish on the evening of … Continued

2025 Maryland Blue Catfish Fishing Tournaments

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging anglers to do their part to help the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by catching and removing blue catfish from the state’s waterways. Blue catfish are top predators that consume native species such as … Continued

Maryland Black Bass Annual Review 2024

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2024 Maryland Black Bass Annual Review. The review recaps DNR efforts related to black bass conservation, health, surveys, and other information. In 2024, DNR received close to $3,500 dollars in donations … Continued

Maryland State Record Longnose Gar – Chesapeake Division

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David Confair has been certified as a new Maryland state record holder for longnose gar in the Chesapeake division. Confair caught the 20.5-pound, 49.5-inch fish in February while fishing in Marshyhope Creek. He was fishing the bottom of the creek … Continued

Maryland State Record Yellow Perch – Chesapeake Division

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In February 2025, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized Thomas Dembeck Jr. of Hydes as the new state record holder for yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in the Chesapeake division. Dembeck caught the 2.3-pound, 16-inch fish on February 7 … Continued