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Read more about the article Schoolies in the River

Schoolies in the River

  • Post published: May 17, 2026
  • Post category:Reports

Hungry packs of striped bass are roaming middle Chesapeake Bay tributaries, providing a fun angling opportunity!

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Read more about the article Assateague Island Wonderland

Assateague Island Wonderland

  • Post published: May 11, 2026
  • Post category:Adventures/Reports

A quick, spring trip to the shore for big migratory fish and camping under the stars was both charming and challenging!

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Read more about the article Big Striped Bass in Annapolis

Big Striped Bass in Annapolis

  • Post published: April 4, 2026
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The spring catch-and-release season for striped bass is here. With a goal and plan to target big fish, we set out on Good Friday to find them near Annapolis

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Read more about the article Early Spring at Severn Run

Early Spring at Severn Run

  • Post published: March 28, 2026
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Signs are everywhere that activity in the upper Severn watershed is increasing, from the perch spawn to eagles, hawks, ospreys, turtles, deer, and foliage springing to life!

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Read more about the article Maryland DNR Fishing Reports Return!

Maryland DNR Fishing Reports Return!

  • Post published: March 6, 2026
  • Post category:News/Reports

After a three-month hiatus, Maryland Department of Natural Resources' weekly Maryland Fishing Report returns, just in time for the Spring season

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Read more about the article 2025 Angling & Adventure Review

2025 Angling & Adventure Review

  • Post published: December 25, 2025
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From January through December and season to season, we fished for various species in many locations using multiple angling styles!

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Read more about the article Wonderful Pickerel Fishing!

Wonderful Pickerel Fishing!

  • Post published: November 23, 2025
  • Post category:Reports/Tactics

Several outings produced a creek pattern that's fairly easy to replicate, given the right conditions, for very good pickerel fishing

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Read more about the article Rocktober is Here!

Rocktober is Here!

  • Post published: October 10, 2025
  • Post category:Reports/Tactics

The autumn season of quality fishing for striped bass has arrived in the Severn River, and throughout the Chesapeake Bay!

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Read more about the article Cool in the Creek

Cool in the Creek

  • Post published: October 1, 2025
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Water temperatures continue to dip lower as autumn sets in, contributing to an improved bite in the feeder creeks of the Severn River

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Right time, right place, tight lines. Found some h Right time, right place, tight lines. Found some healthy, hungry fish up to 24” willing to chew the bunker-style flies. Such a cool feeling on the 8w long pole when these fish hit n tug. Took two to the reel. All in the mid/upper Severn; last hour of ebb, and first of flood. Good, clean fun

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Autumn mornings, riding the river, playing with fi Autumn mornings, riding the river, playing with fish. Thankful for these resources. Some small stripers fly caught…and a crab lol. Definitely a challenge finding willing fish to chew by fly casting. It’s a different ballgame for sure. Takes concentration, patience, and stamina. Water temp at 68F today. Fall patterns almost consistent. Good clean fun

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Cobbled together a Severn slam on the fly between Cobbled together a Severn slam on the fly between a few a.m. outings this week. First pickerel of the season, small schoolie bass, and THE MEG white perch among others. Most on a deceiver, others on clousers. Good clean fun

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Brothers don’t shake hands…brothers crab! Took my Brothers don’t shake hands…brothers crab! Took my brother @houckrob on the river this wknd and we caught some. Laid traps in 5-10’ and did okay. Good pickin’

#bluecrabs #chesapekebay #severnriver #marylandisforcrabs🦀
Morning fish on the fly. Ngl, I’m smitten with eve Morning fish on the fly. Ngl, I’m smitten with everything fly right now. The more ya put in, the more ya get out. Both the schoolies and the speckled trout (surprise!) hit the go-to Clouser

#flyfishing #chesapeakefly #tightlines #annapolis
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