This category has news about recreational fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, tributaries and the surrounding areas including Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
The real $25,000 Diamond Jim is still on the loose as the Maryland Fishing Challenge nears the September 6 deadline. The third Diamond Jim imposter of the 2010 Maryland Fishing challenge was caught on August 22 by Devin Singer of … Continued
The second Diamond Jim imposter of the 2010 Maryland Fishing challenge has been caught by Leo James Jr. of Annapolis, Md. James was fishing with his father-in-law at the Bay Bridges August 17 at 1 p.m. when he hooked the … Continued
The 27th annual Championship on the Chesapeake, the country’s largest rockfish tournament, concluded on May 4th with 580 boats and approximately 4,000 anglers participating in this year’s event. The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA), the largest sport fishing group in … Continued
The eagerly-anticipated spring season for striped bass, locally known as rockfish, opens at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17 2010 in the main stem of Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay south of the mouth of the Patapsco River. “The epic … Continued
The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) has announced its 27th Annual Spring Tournament, “Championship on the Chesapeake”, April 30th – May 2nd, 2010. The event is said to be the largest spring rockfish tournament in the country. “Trophy Season” is … Continued