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8 Mar 2013

2012 Maryland Snakehead Contest Results

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

Three anglers won nearly $300 in prizes for catching and killing northern snakehead fish in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2012 Snakehead Contest. During the contest, 256 anglers removed nearly 600 fish from the Potomac River system. To … Continued

fish, fishing, invasive species, northern snakehead, Potomac River, Recreational Fishing, snakehead
23 Oct 2012

Maryland State Record Sheepshead

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

Dan Thomas of Delmar caught a new Maryland record 13 pound, five ounce sheepshead fish on September 16 in Hoopers Straight, north of Bloodsworth Island. He hooked the record catch while competing in the Westside Outcaster’s Open, a tournament to … Continued

Recreational Fishing, saltwater fishing, sheepshead, state records
22 Oct 2012

Chesapeake Bay Fall Striped Bass Fishing

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

Throughout much of the Chesapeake Bay, fishing for striped bass peaks during the fall season. From the northern bay to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, anglers catch striped bass (also known as rockfish) using a variety of baits, lures, and fishing … Continued

fishing, Recreational Fishing, rockfish, striped bass
24 Sep 2012

USGS Susquehanna River Sediment Report

by CBO staff | posted in: Environmental Issues | 0

According to a new USGS report, the Susquehanna River delivered more phosphorus and sediment to the Bay during 2011 than from than any other year since monitoring began in 1978. Flooding from Tropical Storm Lee made up a large fraction … Continued

Environmental Issues, pollution, research, science, sediment, susquehanna river
11 Sep 2012

Maryland Blue Catfish Tagged For Study

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

A new Maryland state record blue catfish has been tagged and returned to the Potomac River as part of part of a cooperative study by Maryland and Virginia fisheries biologists. The record setting catfish was caught on August 13 in … Continued

blue catfish, catfish, fish tagging programs, invasive species, Potomac River, Recreational Fishing, research
13 Aug 2012

Potomac River Blue Catfish Tagging Program

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers to help researchers learn more about blue catfish movement in the Potomac River. Beginning in 2012, blue catfish will be tagged with two tags—one white, one yellow. Anglers that catch a … Continued

blue catfish, catfish, fish tagging programs, maryland, Potomac River, research, science
30 Jun 2012

Fishing for Tidal Chain Pickerel

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

Chain pickerel are common in tidal rivers and creeks of the Chesapeake Bay region. Although fishing techniques can vary considerably between seasons, chain pickerel can be caught year-round. During cold winter weather, pickerel catches can be good, especially along channel … Continued

chain pickerel, creeks, fishing, Recreational Fishing, rivers
27 Jun 2012

Patapsco River Bloede Dam Removal

by CBO staff | posted in: Environmental Issues | 0

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners have released an analysis evaluating the pros and cons of keeping, improving or removing Bloede Dam and are looking for citizens to share their input. The possible removal of Bloede Dam … Continued

chesapeake bay restoration, environment, patapsco river, rivers
17 Mar 2012

Chesapeake Bay Invasive Catfish

by CBO staff | posted in: Environmental Issues | 0

State and Federal fisheries managers recently identified blue and flathead catfish of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed as invasive, non-native species, and have begun developing strategies to mitigate their impact. Blue catfish are native to the Mississippi River Valley and were … Continued

catfish, fish, fishing, invasive species, james river, Potomac River, rappahannock river
27 Feb 2012

Maryland 2012 Yellow Perch Season

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

According to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the 2012 recreational yellow perch fishing season is underway thanks to the mild winter weather and an increased fish population. Anglers will find yellow perch schooled in depths of 10-30 feet before making … Continued

Recreational Fishing, yellow perch

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