This year, Maryland and Virginia will host free fishing days for anyone that would like to experience Chesapeake Bay fishing without having to purchase a license. Free fishing days will also include freshwater fishing and Atlantic coastal saltwater … Continued
In 2014, Chesapeake Bay Program partners opened 17 boat ramps, fishing piers, and other sites that allow the public to access rivers, streams, and the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia opened 14 sites, while Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York each opened one. … Continued
Costa Sunglasses has joined Bass Pro Shops as key sponsors of the annual DNR Volunteer Angler Survey. At the end of the year, DNR will draw winners from the anglers who contribute feedback on their fishing activity. There will be … Continued
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved Addendum IV implementation plans and conservation equivalency proposals for all the states and jurisdictions. The implementation plans, which were reviewed and approved by the Technical Committee, contain state-specific … Continued
Marylanders who have not bought an annual nontidal or tidal fishing license since 2011 will automatically enjoy a 50% discount on their fishing license purchase, through January 31, 2015. Anglers can purchase a license by logging into the DNR Compass … Continued