Cool in the Creek
Water temperatures continue to dip lower as autumn sets in, contributing to an improved bite in the feeder creeks of the Severn River
This perch hit a grass shrimp baited on a tiny hook and lowered below a shallow pier.
Target Species During Striper Shutdown
Maryland DNR shuts down striped bass fishing in the Bay and all tribs 7/16 to 7/31; here's what species we're targeting during these next two weeks
Blue Crabs 101
Recreational crabbing is a summer pastime in the Chesapeake region beloved for generations; let’s learn crab biology, ecology, and how to catch, cook, and eat these beautiful swimmers!
Winter Perch ‘N Pickerel Archives
We've covered a lot of water fishing for the two species; read our reports from past seasons for tips, techniques, must-have lures, and locations!
Striped Bass Topwater Fiesta
A new moon, plus a favorable tide, temperatures, and cloud cover create the recipe for great fishing at dawn!
The Invasive Blue Catfish of the Chesapeake Bay
Introduced to the Chesapeake Bay in the 1970s, blue catfish have exploded throughout the watershed, concerning biologists but exciting anglers
Spring Shad Runs Starting Early
The reports are in...early! Hickory and American shad are showing up weeks ahead of schedule in the Potomac, Patuxent, and throughout the Bay watershed
Perch ‘n Pickerel!
As Christmas approaches, winter patterns for cold-weather species heat up in the middle Chesapeake region
