All of Maryland’s natural beauty springs open for the enjoyment of sportsmen and women with the coming of spring. As the days grow longer and the temperatures warmer, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and head out to take advantage of the abundance of perch and trout stocks throughout the state. Three Fish to Chase this Spring Yellow Perch: Yellow perch are a favorite sportfish in Maryland – especially in the Chesapeake Bay area[...]
Located on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park provides fly fishers and their family and friends a great destination for fly fishing and a lot more. There plenty of sandy shoreline available for wading and fly fishing and the option to walk out along the stone pier to fish in deeper waters. With a boat and excellent launch facilities available, fly fishers can fish for striped bass, white perch, bluefish, white perch[...]
Chesapeake Fishing Open Oct 1, 2022 The Chesapeake Fishing Open kicks off with a Captain’s Party at Nick’s Fish House on September 30th, 2022. Angler’s lines go in bright and early on October 1st, and competitors will be competing for the biggest Rockfish, Catfish, Snakehead and White Perch. There will also be a shoreline clean up organized by the Maryland Waterways Foundation which will take place in two locations, plus a Family & Youth Fishing[...]
Long before the water temperatures start to warm up, various panfish species are feeding and starting to actually move into shallow, sun-warmed coves, offering angler’s a long-awaited reboot from the previous fishing season. Hungry from the winter’s lack of aquatic abundance and lower water temperatures, bluegills, crappies, and yellow perch will be making movements to the shallows and are vulnerable to sensitive, light-tackle presentations. Though many of our regional parks and lakes are not yet[...]
Even though the groundhog said we have six week of winter left, here in Maryland you don’t have to wait for the spring to make your catch. Maryland’s lakes and ponds throughout the state are full of winter panfish opportunities if you know where to look and the proper gear to use. Not only is it a great way to spend a weekend with the family, but panfishing is also a great way to keep[...]
Maryland should be on every angler’s fishing bucket list, as there are plenty of fishing opportunities in the area. Anglers can fish the coastline, then move inland for some fly fishing, kayak fishing or shore fishing, and if you’re there in the winter, you can do a bit of ice fishing. If you’re looking for some serious tournament action, plan your trip in August and head down to Ocean City. This is where you can[...]