If you haven’t had the pleasure of biting into some crispy, fried blue catfish, you are truly missing out. They’re easy to catch, easy to clean, and easy to cook. What’s more, they’re invasive. Just about everything alive in the Chesapeake Bay will be better off each time you enjoy dining on these fish. It is illegal to throw them back, so why not reap the rewards of your hard-earned catch? Here’s a great way[...]

With almost 29,000 acres of fully protected marshlands, forests and tidal waters, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge offers very unique opportunities for fly fishing for northern snakeheads, striped bass, speckled trout, redfish, flounder and bluefish. You will need a boat with a shallow draft to take full advantage of all that these seemingly endless tidal creeks, open waters and marshlands have to offer. From the soft launch, you can head west and fish the marsh edges[...]

If you are looking for a place to fly fish with family members, somewhere to fish during the middle of the winter, or a spot to fly cast from an ADA accessible fishing platform, then you definitely need to head to Unicorn Lake in upper Queen Anne’s County on the Eastern Shore. You can fly fish from an extensive section of shoreline as well as in the spillway and stream below the dam. If you[...]

There's nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of perfectly fried catfish paired with the softness of a buttery brioche bun and the creaminess of American cheese. This fried wild-caught Chesapeake Bay catfish sandwich recipe takes a classic dish to the next level, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. And what’s even better, it showcases the deliciousness of wild-caught Chesapeake Bay catfish! Whether you're a seafood[...]

We decided early in the year that we wanted to try something new and looked to test our luck in Talbot County for some teal during the early September season, so we planned a trip to scout public land late last summer. This would be my first full season with a boat that I purchased from a friend last year so I was excited to explore some new opportunities. The main goal of the scouting[...]

Taking smallmouth bass with popping bugs is some of the most exciting fishing available. The strike is explosive and there is the added benefit that poppers take some of the largest bass. The Potomac River in Washington County provides exactly these types of prime smallmouth bass fly fishing opportunities given its wide, shallow nature with lots of rock ledges running across the river leading to riffles and long pools. Walking the footpath alongside the C&O[...]

The Maryland Microbrewery Festival is a fun-filled celebration promoting the best of Maryland's distinctive handcrafted microbrews. Sample brews from many Maryland brewers. Enjoy live music, food, and craft vendors. See website for details & tickets.

Producers only market in downtown Berlin with dozens of farmers, bakers, petting farm and more. Winner of the MD Tourism Coalition Best Event in Maryland (Small Budget Category) Shops open early + Live music starts at 10am. Free Parking! Pets welcome

Great spectator and participant event! The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three fun-filled days of kite flying on the beautiful beaches of Ocean City, Maryland.