Home to the state’s highest peak—the 3,360-foot Hoye-Crest summit on Backbone Mountain—and world-famous Deep Creek Lake, home to 3,900 acres of fishing, water skiing, a sandy beach, and forested shores. Western Maryland also boasts Wisp Resort, the epicenter of skiing in the state, and summer adventure sports like rock climbing and white-water rafting. All that and cool towns like Frostburg, Hagerstown, Oakland, Cumberland, and more make this a true four-seasons destination. Back to the[...]

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 hefty largemouth bass, 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. 1) Striped[...]

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[...]

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[...]

For decades, world-class fishing in Maryland freshwater tides has attracted the attention of United States presidents like George H. Bush, and nationally-favorited sport fishing organizations like Bass Angler’s Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.). It offers hotspots for all of the highly talked about targets including largemouth bass, northern snakehead, striped bass, perch and catfish. Anglers can target all these popular fish in one day, or spread out trips over multiple days. Maryland is a unique state where[...]

Catfishing in Maryland offers anglers the exciting opportunity to hook some of the largest freshwater fish in the state. Maryland's diverse waterways are home to various catfish species, including the invasive blue catfish and flathead catfish, as well as the native channel catfish. If you're looking to target these aquatic giants, here are some prime locations, all located along Maryland’s Catfish Trail, and recommended rigs, baits and techniques to increase your chances of success. Prime[...]