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[...]

With the Atlantic Ocean, the country’s largest estuary (the Chesapeake Bay), and countless streams, rivers, inlets, and marshlands, Maryland is a sport fisherman’s paradise. Whether you’re in search of a long fight with a trophy-sized white marlin or a day spent reeling in a monster snakehead, Maryland has a bit of everything for every angler. Though the state is home to a wide variety of species, here are Maryland’s five favorite sport fish. Snakehead While[...]

Grab your pole and tackle box, pack up a little cooler, and head outside to some of Allegany County’s favorite fishing holes . With the Potomac River forming the southern border of the county and the sloping hillsides that make up the Allegheny Mountain Range, the creeks, rivers, and waterways that flow through the mountains are the perfect place to cast a line and soak up some rays. Some of Mountain Maryland's greatest assets are[...]

Answer the call and visit Maryland for your next harvest. Experience the state’s natural wildlife areas and join fellow deer hunters for exciting hunting opportunities. With four major regions hosting thousands of acres, Maryland offers one of the country’s most diverse habitat ranges. Expand your hunt from the mountains, forests, and reservoirs to the creeks, marshes, and fields. Experience one of the best states for hunting this season. Rare Quality Deer Maryland is one of[...]

What are the Numbers Every boat captain on the Chesapeake Bay can show you a different way to tie your shoe, but the fact is that there is no single correct way or depth at which to troll. It's really just a matter of finding the right fish. One way we help key in on the fish is by covering all depths of the water column. This means running 3-5 rods, with two rods trolling[...]

Some charter boat operations in the Chesapeake Bay region offer just that: a chance to run a traditional trotline on some of the best crabbing waters in the country. 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[...]

For more than half a century, Maryland has been hosting youth fishing events. Not only do these events carry on the fishing tradition throughout the state, they also give youngsters a chance to hone their skills and even develop a hobby that can last a lifetime. Getting kids away from their phones and video games and into the outdoors can teach them valuable life lessons, and it’s a great way to spend quality time with[...]

This summer I wanted to catch a big rockfish. So this summer, me and my dad learned how to catch them. Our first two times we did not catch any rockfish. But then we figured it out and started to get the hang of it and started catching them. So during the summer my dad and I had a blast. But I still hadn’t caught a big one yet. I asked if I could go[...]