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Read more about the article DNR’s Annual Largemouth Bass Review Posted

DNR’s Annual Largemouth Bass Review Posted

  • Post published:April 24, 2025
  • Post category:News

Maryland's black bass report features conservation, scientific, and angling updates!

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Read more about the article Trout Stocking Updates

Trout Stocking Updates

  • Post published:February 20, 2025
  • Post category:News/Reports/Resources

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is busily stocking regional waters with a mix of rainbow and golden trout. Click here for the newest locations and numbers!

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Read more about the article ’24 Shad Angler Survey Results

’24 Shad Angler Survey Results

  • Post published:February 7, 2025
  • Post category:News/Reports

Maryland Department of Natural Resources shares angler statistics from last year's shad runs!

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Read more about the article It’s National Oyster Week!

It’s National Oyster Week!

  • Post published:August 4, 2024
  • Post category:News

From August 5th through 11th, restaurants throughout the Chesapeake region will offer oyster specials to benefit reef restoration efforts!

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Read more about the article Social Wows of the Week

Social Wows of the Week

  • Post published:August 2, 2024
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We share are few social media posts from 7/27 to 8/2 that raised eyebrows; a potpourri of Chesapeake catches and culture!

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Read more about the article Blue Angels Soar Over Annapolis

Blue Angels Soar Over Annapolis

  • Post published:May 23, 2024
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Over the Annapolis Harbor and Severn River, the flight squadron put on another amazing show!

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Read more about the article Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News

Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News

  • Post published:March 23, 2024
  • Post category:News

This week: new wildlife refuge to include Pax River • 6B oysters added to Bay • South/West/Rhode rivers restoration • Severn headwaters, too • Master Angler awarded • blue catfish on more menus • Mr. Trash Wheel is buzzed • and local events coming up!

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Read more about the article Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News

Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News

  • Post published:March 2, 2024
  • Post category:News

This week: new documentary on commerical menhaden fishing • blue crab winter survey • master anglers • habitats of concern • record blue cat caught • and event announcements!

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Read more about the article Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News

Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News

  • Post published:January 27, 2024
  • Post category:News

New striper regs for Maryland anglers is the story of the week, but not the only conservation news in the region!

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Took a mental health day and fished Tuckahoe lake/ Took a mental health day and fished Tuckahoe lake/creek yesterday in the jon boat. Gorgeous weather and a couple willing, small bass (wacky rigged yum dinger). Very cool area to explore. Lots of small sunnies hanging around. Originally started at Unicorn Lake but it was even more choked than my July recon. Sheesh…something is going on in that one, which is a shame. @marylanddnr can anything be done?

#largemouthbassfishing #bassin #letsgofishing #anglersparadise #tuckahoestatepark
Dude, where’s my fish? While reliable small scho Dude, where’s my fish? While reliable small schools of stripers roam the Ptap/Key area, or Poplar, or lower Potomac, anglers also eagerly search for them in the rivers. But the fish are few and far between. It’s been an ā€œoffā€ year. Its not a coincidence we’re seeing the effect of multiple years of poor spawning classes, poor angling in rivers, and, recently, the ASMFC proposing widespread reductions to the 2026 rec and commercial striper fisheries. 

I spent a morning in a very simple kayak setup hitting my ā€œreliableā€ creek spots for perch but not finding them either. Just one baby striper. The entire Severn has been awful this summer. I hope we see it turn over this month and into fall. The water is starting to look better and it’s still pretty out there. Fingers crossed šŸ¤ž

#stripedbass #toughbite #kayakfishing #fishfinder #chesapeakebay
Trolly Line #9 Trail in Ellicott City is an easy ā€˜n cool little hike—about 2.5m round hike. Nice cut-through w/ boardwalk, a couple tiny falls/pools, and great tree canopy. We checked it out yesterday, then dipped into town for ice cream and window shopping. 

#ellicottcitymd #takeahike #hiking #walking #downtown
Boy and I fished a good chunk of the Severn this v Boy and I fished a good chunk of the Severn this very early a.m. and managed some perch on Kastmasters. Didn’t find any schoolies on topwater or jigging for that matter. Wind worked directly against the tide which made things a little wonky, otherwise conditions were quite pleasant. But reports are suggesting schoolie stripers are beginning to spread upwards of Round Bay. Wish I found em lol!

#stripedbassfishing #whiteperchfishing #cantalwaysgetwhatyouwant #familyfishing #fatherandson #hookedup #severnriver #allsmiles #reelchesapeake
The boy wanted a kayak for his birthday, so we got The boy wanted a kayak for his birthday, so we got the boy a kayak. He’s a natural. Can’t wait to share these adventures with him. This was his maiden voyage w/ mom last evening on our home creek. All smiles, no flips… šŸ˜ŽšŸ¤™

#marylandkayaking #creekin #paddlepro #severnriver #havinagoodtime #fishing #downbytheriver
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