This category has news about recreational fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, tributaries and the surrounding areas including Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
In October, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin introducing nearly 28,000 brown, golden, and rainbow trout into select Maryland creeks, lakes, and rivers. “Fall stocking gives anglers a chance to experience excellent trout fishing, while enjoying the … Continued
The Maryland state fishing record for sheepshead (Chesapeake Division) was broken recently, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Dave Alveberg caught the 13.73-pound record breaking fish Aug. 17, in roughly 4 feet of water off South Marsh … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed that a new state fishing record has been for white catfish. The species was recognized as a game fish a few years ago, but until now nobody had broken the seven-pound … Continued
Love Point artificial reef will receive approximately 1000 tons of concrete slabs and beams from a pier renovation project at Dundalk Marine Terminal. The additional concrete rubble will be placed in the southeast quadrant of the site at a depth … Continued
Fresh caught bait can make the difference between a slow day or a productive fishing trip. In the Chesapeake Bay, live baits are used for catching striped bass, flounder, speckled trout, sea trout, cobia, white perch, catfish, and other fish. … Continued