In May, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) released the results from the 2018 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, an annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab stock. The survey indicates a … Continued
The Maryland blue crab season officially opens April 1, 2018 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Crabbing is a unique … Continued
A recent winter dredge survey by Maryland and Virginia scientists provides important clues regarding blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. 2017 Winter Dredge Survey Results The results of the 2017 winter dredge survey show the total population of blue crabs … Continued
A recent assessment funded by NOAA Marine Debris Program of the ecological and economic impacts of derelict fishing gear in the Chesapeake Bay estimated that abandoned crab pots catch more than 6 million blue crabs annually, killing more than half … Continued
Fresh caught bait can make the difference between a slow day or a productive fishing trip. In the Chesapeake Bay, live baits are used for catching striped bass, flounder, speckled trout, sea trout, cobia, white perch, catfish, and other fish. … Continued