State and Federal fisheries managers recently identified blue and flathead catfish of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed as invasive, non-native species, and have begun developing strategies to mitigate their impact. Blue catfish are native to the Mississippi River Valley and were … 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
The 2012 Virginia Charter Boat Workshop will be held at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The workshop will focus on charter business management with sessions on fisheries management, legal issues, insurance needs, marketing and … Continued
Croaker, sometimes known as hardhead, enter the Chesapeake Bay in early spring and are caught in most locations thru mid-fall. These popular bottom fish are sometimes found in large schools and can be caught with basic equipment. Peeler crabs or … Continued
MarylandNatural Resources Police (NRP) have confiscated more than 10 tons of illegally caught rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay near Bloody Point and Eastern Bay. “The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association is disheartened and outraged over the 10 tons of illegally caught … Continued