Now I could use this article to cite numerous data on how being in the woods lowers your blood pressure, reduces stress, triggers endorphins, improves sleep, and boosts your immune system. But you don’t need data. You need to head out, set up a tent, grab your fishing gear, head out to the closest body of water, and see what’s biting. After the third breath, you’ll feel like a kid again making your first cast[...]

Understanding Snakehead Behavior The northern snakehead (Channa argus) or now referred to as Chesapeake Channa is native to parts of Asia, but has become established in Maryland, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. They are voracious predators, capable of disrupting local fish populations due to their diverse diet and aggressive hunting methods. During the spawning season, which typically occurs from late spring to early summer, snakeheads become even more aggressive as they protect their nests[...]

Governor Larry Hogan today announced Executive Order 01.01.2017.24 establishing the Maryland Outdoor Recreational Economic Commission (MORE). This commission will be responsible for developing strategies and making recommendations to the governor to strengthen the state’s outdoor recreation industry and help ensure increased investment in our state’s outdoor recreation resources. “Maryland is abundant with natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources that contribute significantly to our economy and quality of life,” said Governor Hogan. “This commission will help[...]

FishTalk Magazine Feature As part of this road series, Lenny Rudow and FishTalk covered the trip with a featured article. Read a snippet of it below with a link to the full feature. "I'll be the first to admit it: I'm utterly incompetent with a fly rod in my hands. I tried fly fishing back in my 20's and quickly came to admire the artistic side of this endeavor, but eventually concluded that it wouldn't[...]

Growing up in Maryland, Marko didn't start fishing until a few years ago, that's when he discovered his true passion in life. He spends his days chasing after the biggest and baddest catfish around. Questions & Answers What makes Maryland unique? Maryland is unique for the diversity of its landscapes. One side has locations in the seclusion of the countryside forests while the other side has some in the openness of the Chesapeake Bay all[...]

If you are looking for a way to follow social distancing guidelines and have some fun in the fresh air, it’s time to try your hand at shad fishing. Seasoned anglers say the time to go shad fishing is when the dogwood trees are in bloom. Hickory shad start showing in the upper bay tributaries by mid-March; the run peaks in late April and goes into early June. The larger and more sought after American[...]

Family fun and good times with good friends and big challenge for big money? Maryland fishing tournaments hook ‘em all! The sound of a Chesapeake deadrise cutting through the Bay’s morning chop and the laughter of good friends on the hunt for that trophy rockfish. The squeals of excitement as your little boy or girl lands that first sunny at the local rodeo. Your paddle’s clean break of the river’s surface and the line snapping[...]

They’ll help you discover places like Crab Alley, the famous Wye River as well as the best spots to crab on the Chester and the Choptank Rivers.* Try your hand at dipping crabs as they come up on a line baited with chicken necks or razor clams. The action happens fast, so you have to be quick! It’s no wonder a lot of great lacrosse players come from Maryland. Young kids grow up learning how[...]