Chesapeake Bay

Maryland Fisheries Information Exchange

Post published:January 14, 2025
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Hosted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries & Boating Services division, this fair-style event is an opportunity for fishermen (recreational, commercial, for-hire) and agency representatives to ask each other questions and get answers before the busy season gets underway. Staff from the Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Police, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be available to answer questions about permitting, licensing, regulations, reporting, scientific collection permits, highly migratory species, catch card census, and enforcement. Click here for more details.

Disappearing Act: Schooling Stripers a Rare Sight

Post published:November 10, 2024
Post category:Reports

It's been a tough fall for striper anglers in the mid-Bay, but there's still more than a few out there

Chesapeake Bay Angling Groups

Post published:August 30, 2024
Post category:Features Resources

Connect with local anglers for camaraderie, education, and events. List updated!

Social Wows of the Week

Post published:August 2, 2024
Post category:News

We share are few social media posts from 7/27 to 8/2 that raised eyebrows; a potpourri of Chesapeake catches and culture!

The Invasive Blue Catfish of the Chesapeake Bay

Post published:June 19, 2024
Post category:Features Tactics

Introduced to the Chesapeake Bay in the 1970s, blue catfish have exploded throughout the watershed, concerning biologists but exciting anglers

Night Moves: Stripers at Dusk

Post published:June 14, 2024
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The best striped bass fishing in the middle Chesapeake Bay is happening in the rivers during dusk, dawn, and overnight

Talbot Chamber Fishing Tournament

Post published:May 23, 2024
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The Talbot Chamber Fishing Tournament is a fun half-day multi-species event on the Chesapeake Bay that's fun for everyone! Register up to 6 anglers on one of our professional charter boats, or amateur boaters and anglers can register to bring their own boats! Separate pro/am prize categories! This fundraiser benefits the Talbot Watermen's Association, who work to restore the Chesapeake Bay and preserve the watermen's heritage. Knapps Narrows is the home port for the tournament. Click here for full details.

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!

Weekly Fishing Report

Post published:March 21, 2024
Post category:Reports

Spring arrived this week, so did cold weather. Fish are biting throughout the Chesapeake, but it's been a challenge.