Where the free flowing river meets the tidally influenced river, the Choptank River at Red Bridges Trail site in Caroline County provides for a very unique fly fishing experience. For three seasons of the year, the menu of fish species that can be caught by fly fishers changes. Spring brings yellow perch followed by white perch, hickory shad and river herring. Then in the summer the menu changes to largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, crappie[...]

When you launch your canoe or kayak at Porters Crossing on the upper Pocomoke River, you will soon feel you have been transported to Jurassic Park expecting to see some dinosaur around the next bend or one of those prehistoric dragonflies with a six-foot wingspan. It is truly a magical place being surrounded by tall cypress trees and a great tidal river to fly fish. Lurking below the surface of those darkened waters, there are[...]

With Maryland’s long history as one of the 13 original American colonies, the scenic byways that run through the state are perfect for a road trip where the family can enjoy memorable sites, drive through key historic areas, and experience Maryland’s unique character. Parker’s Creek and the Star-Spangled Banner If you’re looking for a daylong, outdoor experience, Parker’s Creek offers large tracts of forest with diverse topography. Dry upland woods, ravines and forested wetlands span[...]

Located in South Baltimore City, Masonville Cove is the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, home to a green building nature center and beautiful waterfront public trails. You can fly fish from the pier, the shoreline or launch your canoe, kayak or small boat and head out into the Patapsco River. Depending on the time of year, you can end up catching striped bass, white perch, sunfish, catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch and northern[...]

Maryland has long been a favorite to many sportsmen across the nation. The woods, waterways and heavens bring a smorgasbord of game to the table, year in and year out. Maryland’s deer season runs the first week of September to the last week of January. It is hard to resist by any savvy woodsman. The January late gun season in Maryland is a second to last chance to put some meat in the freezer. It[...]

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[...]

Must Know: The season runs from April 18 - May 23, and Youth Days are April 16 statewide and April 17 in select counties. The bag limit is one bearded turkey per day and two bearded turkeys per season. Written permission is required when hunting on private property unless the owner or lessee is in the hunting party. The state provides thousands of acres of public land located in all counties that can be used[...]

Why A Maryland Catfish Trail? In our waters, the Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, as well as the Northern Snakehead, pose a significant threat particularly in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Of specific concern, these fish play a role in disrupting the ecological balance by consuming copious amounts for Maryland crabs, white perch and rockfish. Maryland's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has highlighted this pressing issue, underscoring the need for collective action. Explore Maryland's Catfish Trail To[...]

Typically, the state begins “preseason” trout stocking in December or January, stocking rainbow, golden and brown trout and aggressively stocks for spring trout season, in February, March and April. The department also will conduct a smaller fall stocking running from September to October. You can check the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for additional information and you can sign up for their email subscription to receive trout stocking notifications. You will also need a[...]