This category has news about recreational fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, tributaries and the surrounding areas including Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay spring striped bass season opens at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 with a one fish per person, per day limit and a minimum size of 28 inches through May 15. Prior to May 16, Anglers may … Continued
According to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the 2012 recreational yellow perch fishing season is underway thanks to the mild winter weather and an increased fish population. Anglers will find yellow perch schooled in depths of 10-30 feet before making … Continued
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has extended the survey and comment deadline for its Visioning Initiative. The initiative is an opportunity for anyone interested in fisheries managed by the Council to weigh in on the future of fisheries management in … Continued
In response to requests from the fishing community for hands-on participation in data collection, several states have implemented volunteer angler data collection programs to collect recreational data. On Thursday, February 2, 2012, a one-day Volunteer Angler Data workshop will explore … Continued
On May 31, 2011, The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released up to 200 specially tagged striped bass imposters, including one genuine Diamond Jim (currently worth $10,000) into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The Diamond … Continued