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
Night Moves: Stripers at Dusk
The best striped bass fishing in the middle Chesapeake Bay is happening in the rivers during dusk, dawn, and overnight
Talbot Chamber Fishing Tournament
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
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
Spring arrived this week, so did cold weather. Fish are biting throughout the Chesapeake, but it's been a challenge.
Weekly Fishing Report
A beautiful week of weather in the middle Chesapeake has led to an increase in fish activity (many species) and anglers ready to catch them!
Weekly Fishing Report
A weather warm-up has the fish and anglers active, with multi-species reports flooding in...spring is close!
Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation 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!
Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News
New striper regs for Maryland anglers is the story of the week, but not the only conservation news in the region!