The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed Logan Kuhrmann of Essex is the new state record holder for common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio) in the state’s Chesapeake Division. Kuhrmann, 24, caught the 49-pound carp June 4 while bass … Continued
The seventh annual Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week will take place from June 4-12, 2022. While this week has been officially designated in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, events will take place throughout the entire watershed to raise awareness about the Chesapeake … Continued
Maryland and Virginia will offer free fishing days for 2022. Maryland’s 2022 license-free fishing days will be held on Saturday, June 4, Saturday, June 11, and Monday, July 4. Maryland’s annual license-free fishing days offer anglers a unique opportunity to … Continued
Blue Crabs The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) recently announced the results of the 2022 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey. The annual cooperative survey estimates the number of blue crabs in … Continued
In March 2022, a massive container ship ran aground near Gibson Island south of Baltimore Maryland. The incident quickly drew international attention to the Chesapeake Bay maritime industry. The Ever Forward, a 1,095-foot container ship, was headed from the Port … Continued