2nd Annual Nanticoke River Invasive Fishing Derby
Presented by Salisbury University. Dr. Noah Bressman's lab at Salisbury University is hosting a second annual fishing tournament on the Nanticoke River (including tributaries like Marshyhope Creek and Barren Creek) targeting Blue Catfish and Northern Snakeheads. These are both invasive species that the Bressman lab is researching to learn more about their effects (or potential effects) on the local ecosystem. There is no entry fee, but there is over $2000 in prizes thanks to Salisbury University and our sponsors, including the Maryland Coastal Conservation Association (with Engel Coolers), Old Skool Tackle, Addiction Baits, Drake Realty, and more! Some prizes will be for a variety of categories including biggest, most by number, and most by weight for blue catfish and snakeheads, as well as prizes for just showing up and participating! If you are competing in the shore-based division, you must fish at Cherry Beach Park. If you are fishing…