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Maryland Fishing Report – September 11 Young Nathan Moyer recently got to fish the Conowingo Dam pool for the first time and caught his largest fish to date, a striped bass, all possible thanks to a dad who took him. Photo by Chris Moyer Fishing is often about the adventure of exploring a new place to fish, or the challenge of fishing for a new species, and it always helps when you have the company of family or friends. Landon Derbyshire of Eden, Maryland recently became became the 13th FishMaryland Master Angler and only the second youth angler to reach... Read more →

BY Slim Randles “Mavis, dear, is that coffee HOT this morning?” “Sure is, Windy.” “Well then, slaver a bunch of it in a cup and flop it down here in front of a freezin’ guy, would you? Thanks, Hon.” “Freezing, Windy?” “Ain’t the first time, Doc, but they never seem any easier as I get older.” “You want to come in for a checkup later?” “Naw, just need to get warm, you know. Used to it at my age.” Steve set his cup down and looked at his old pard, Windy Wilson, camp cook and mule packer extraordinaire. “Don’t know... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – September 4 Jeremy Clark holds up a beautiful northern pike he caught in Deep Creek Lake. Photo by James Clark Glorious September is here, and although summer will sweep her hand across Maryland a few times before it is all over, we can all look forward to more comfortable weather. Water temperatures will begin to cool also and fishing in general will shift into high gear. Forecast Summary: September 4 – September 10 Cooling weather with limited rain predicted will make for comfortable fishing conditions this week in Maryland’s waters. Shorter daylight periods and cooler daytime... Read more →

Everyone has his own favorite spot on Lewis Creek, I guess. Some of us favor the swimming hole below Miller’s old place, with its rope swing and the kids who frolic there on hot summer days. For Doc and Dud, it’s the big race below the rocks where the huge lunker trout lives. All our efforts to catch him have so far gone unrewarded, and he keeps getting bigger each year. But for me, there’s a little cove downstream from there, shaded by huge cottonwoods and flanked in by car-sized rocks the color of wet cement. I found it sometime... Read more →

* These helpful bivalves clean the river and assist in a thriving riverside ecosystem * Philadelphia, PA – There’s been an exciting development for the Delaware River in Philadelphia – freshwater mussels have been found! In a survey recently conducted by the Discovery Center, Aquatic Research and Restoration Center (ARRC), Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Pennypack Environmental Center, and Riverfront North Partnership (RNP) there is confirmation that these helpful bivalves have been found near Pennypack Creek. Freshwater mussels have been scarce along the Delaware River due to multiple stressors. With the help of the 1972 Clean Water Act, community science, and multiple local... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – August 28 Hopefully, all our crabbers are as lucky as John Turrall and catch a mess of jumbo hard crabs that are large and full of meat. Labor Day is upon us, and September is on the horizon, with promising cooler weather and excellent fishing and crabbing. There will be many crab feasts scheduled for families and friends across Maryland this weekend and recreational crabbers will go out on the water to provide the crabs. Photo by Rich Watts (caption by Maryland Fishing News Editor) Forecast Summary: August 28 – September 3 Cooling weather with limited... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report August 21, 2024 James Crosby got a little help from his friends during his battle with this huge bigeye tuna. Photo courtesy of James Crosby. Fishing is always better in the company of family or friends, and when an angler is successful and has their friends to cheer them on and offer encouragement it makes all the difference when battling a fish of mammoth proportions. As a reminder to all Maryland anglers, please participate in the Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Angler Surveys by reporting your catch of any number of species. This allows citizen scientists to... Read more →

Haddon Township, NJ (August 19, 2024) — Haddon Township, one of the most dog-friendly towns in New Jersey, is celebrating National Dog Day with a photo contest to win a $100 gift certificate. Today through National Dog Day on August 26, pup parents can bring their furry friends to Goodbeet, located at 29 Haddon Avenue in Haddon Township. To enter the contest, participants will buy a delicious treat, snap a photo of their dog, and post it to their Instagram grid and tag @shophaddon and @eatgoodbeet. Each photo entry will be entered to win a $100.00 goodbeet gift certificate. The... Read more →

A popular TV host recently shared pictures of his recovery from an accident. He collided with a truck while riding his bike to pick up his toddler from school. The impact of the crash left him with a broken neck. ++++++ Nev was admitted to the intensive care unit, where he battled with nerve injuries. However, he shared videos and pictures from his hospital bed, assuring his fans that he was recovering fast and not paralyzed, as some feared. In a short video he shared, some medical staff helped him walk around just a few days after surgery. So, he... Read more →

by Slim Randles “Waal,” said Windy, stirring his coffee. “I hate to do this here, but I’m afeerd a whole bunch of it’s Doc’s fault.” This announcement coincided with Doc coming to join us at the counter here at the Mule Barn Coffee Shop and Desperate Dilemma Depository. Yeah, it’s kinda like that. “So Windy,” Doc asked, flipping his coffee mug to the upright and fillable position, “what have I done now?” “Oh, Doc,” Windy said, “ain’t so much you as it is doctorin’ in the general, you know. You guys go to school until you’re 72 and have to... Read more →

Angler Jerome Ries caught and released this 45.5″ Red Drum in the Chesapeake Bay. Opportunity is often described as a favorable or promising combination of circumstances. This certainly describes what is available for anglers in Maryland this time of the year. Hot days and the cooling effects of water with the bonus of catching fish, it’s hard to get better than that. Forecast Summary: August 7-August 13 Cooler weather with substantial rains through Friday will make for uncomfortable fishing conditions for the early part of this week in Maryland’s waters. As reported from the NOAA buoys, main Bay surface water... Read more →

BY Slim Randles When the world is hot and my skin is fried, scratching from the constant dry, let the clouds boil up – boil up high. And then shade the earth with the darkening sky and bring the secrets and the smell of rain. The heat and the blessed rain, again. Our land is brown but blessed, stressed in the heat, the shiny heat of day. The slender green of desert rivers slides along, striving to continue, to feed its own along the banks – the banks where the dust rises. Rises, powdery clomp by clomp as we walk... Read more →

Photo: "Sunrise on the Bay" by S.C. Bridgman, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest Secretary’s Message: We’re Making Progress on New Chesapeake Bay Restoration Strategy It has been one year since Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland was shifting its Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy to align with the latest science that recommends focusing water quality efforts on improving shallow water habitat and increasing living resources, such as populations of fish and crabs. At DNR, we’ve made significant strides during the past 12 months to shift from a previous strategy that I’ve often referred to as “restoration by opportunity” to a... Read more →

July 31, 2024 Claire Toth is all smiles with her first catch of white perch. Photo by Kevin Toth The excitement of seeing a young angler catch their first fish is enough to warm the heart of anyone, much less a veteran angler. Bluegill sunfish and white perch often fit the bill for this first fishing adventure. The Chesapeake Bay striped bass season reopens August 1, and although it is legal to fish for striped bass, anglers are urged to practice the most careful catch-and-release practices possible. Water temperatures are in the low 80s this week and low dissolved oxygen... Read more →

By ... Slim Randles The evening was one of those that come back to you time after time, year after long year. It comes back and whispers of how good life can be when you’re well fed, enjoying life, and a good friend shares the front porch with you on a summer’s evening. It was that way with Doc and Steve the other night. Doc thought he might have to do a scientific paper on the soporific effects of ice tea, fried chicken, and corn on the cob. As long as it didn’t take any effort. So when this huge... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – July 24 July 24, 2024 Young Logan Ortel is all smiles with this large blue catfish he caught. Photo by Tim Ortel. Maryland anglers are always able to adjust to conditions, if it involves catching fish. During the current striped bass closure in effect through July 31, many anglers are focusing on blue catfish. The action tends to be non-stop. As a reminder to all Maryland anglers, please participate in the Department of Natural Resources Volunteer Angler Surveys. This allows citizen scientists to contribute valuable data to the monitoring and management of several important fish species.... Read more →

AT GREATER PHILADELPHIA EXPO CENTER, OAKS PA OAKS, PA – The Kennel Club of Philadelphia, presenter of dog shows since 1879, has set Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17 for the 2024 National Dog Show weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center located at 100 Station Avenue in Oaks, Pennsylvania. One of the region’s most prominent family attractions, the National Dog Show features some 2,000 canines representing almost 200 different breeds in an American Kennel Club(AKC)-recognized competition for Best in Show. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is a nonprofit with the mission of educating the public about responsible pet... Read more →

July 17, 2024 Adam Krauss holds a large Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) caught in Dundee Creek. Sly and the Family Stone sang about “Hot Fun in the Summertime” back in 1969, and it seems very appropriate at the moment. As the temperatures stay high, summer fishing and crabbing is in full swing – freshwater, tidal, and Atlantic fish are providing plenty of exciting action! The striped bass season in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay is now closed and will reopen August 1. The purpose of this annual summer closure is to reduce striped bass catch-and-release mortalities. Water temperatures in... Read more →

US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Opinions Delaware State Sportsmens Association Inc v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security Docket: 23-1633 Opinion Date: July 15, 2024 Judge: Bibas Areas of Law: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law Delaware residents and organizations challenged two new state gun laws in federal court. One law bans the possession, manufacture, sale, and transport of "assault weapons," while the other bans magazines that hold more than seventeen rounds. The plaintiffs sought a preliminary injunction to prevent the enforcement of these laws, arguing that they violated the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The United States District... Read more →

In the fairy tale, Goldilocks upset the three bears by eating their porridge. In Lackawanna County, a hungry bear got a bit of revenge by swiping a box full of dog food right off of a homeowners porch. Aidan Newman, 18, was just arriving home on Wednesday afternoon to pack up for college when he noticed a bear in his yard. (submitted by Gary Devine) Read more →

CNBNews photos William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (CNBNews)(July 12, 2024)--Today, Friday, around 11:30 AM, a motorist hit a fawn that ran across the Black Horse Pike at the Black Horse Pike and Carlisle Avenue near the Black Horse Diner. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. However, due to its injuries, the deer had to be euthanized. A witness described the deer as a fawn with spots, and mentioned that it was visibly distressed and struggling to breathe. As a result of the accident, traffic was backed up from the Black Horse Pike in the... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews ROCK HALL, MARYLAND (JULY 6, 2024)-- The Maryland Fishing report we publish weekly has a picture of a man holding a gigantic Blue Claw Crab that he caught in the Chesapeake Bay. Seeing that photo brought back memories of the Rock Hall Gang from Gloucester City. For several years, between 50 and 100 men would travel to Rock Hall, Maryland, in the summer for an All-You-Can-Eat Crab picnic. The fee was nominal, maybe $25. It was 40 years ago, and most of the people who were involved have died. As such this reporter is... Read more →

Rich Watts holds up what every crabber is looking for, a heavy jumbo blue crab. Photo by Rich Watts It’s the Fourth of July – time for family gatherings and barbecues, and steamed blue crabs will be on the most wanted list for many. Blue crab catches have been good recently, so we wish all our recreational crabbers the best of luck. On July 4, unlicensed anglers are free to fish anywhere in the state without a fishing license – so feel free to take someone fishing. Forecast Summary: July 3 – July 9: Continued warm and sunny with moderate... Read more →

By Slim Randles Now I’m not sayin’ that comin’ down with that Lombardo in my back was a good thing … nossir. Hurtin’ like that can’t hardly ever be good, ‘course, but every white cloud has a silver linin’ as they do say. Alphonse Wilson here, with another life lesson to be disgruntlified whenever you get around to it. And there’s never any charge for these lessons unless you don’t believe me. If that happens, send me a dollar. Wellsir, I think getting’ that Lombardo musta happened back when I was haying. See, we used to bale alfalfa up in... Read more →

Please note for the upcoming 2024-25 Deer Season: Deer Management Zones 45 and 46 will be open for deer hunting during the 2024 Fall Bow, Youth Archery Day, 6-Day Firearm, and Youth Firearm Day ONLY. ALL other deer seasons for DMZ 45 and DMZ 46 are CLOSED until further notice. Bow, shotgun, and muzzleloader permits WILL NOT be available for DMZ 45 and DMZ 46. Closures are a result of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) mortalities from 2021 and 2022 and a failure of the population to recover. This area will continue to be closely monitored by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife.... Read more →

(Lindenwold, NJ) – Early Friday morning the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, talked about being cognizant of standing water. “It’s important for homeowners to check their yard and get rid any standing water to prevent mosquitos from spreading,” Nash said. “Be sure to check flowerpots and other plastic containers for standing water. Being proactive have major impact on the mosquito population and help the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.” Camden County Mosquito Commission... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – June 26 Blue catfish, photo courtesy of Chandlier Dominick It is now officially summer, but with this heat we didn’t need a calendar to tell us that! The early mornings and evenings offer some relief for anglers — wading or an overhead canvas, T-tops, or the simple shade of a shoreline tree, or wading can offer a cool and peaceful place to fish. July 4 is coming up and provides a license-free fishing day in Maryland – a great opportunity to introduce someone to fishing for the first time. For anglers who catch striped bass in... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – June 19 John Miller celebrated Father’s Day with his son Garret and father Jack, three generations of anglers doing what they love. Photo by Jack Miller. Father’s Day was a wonderful day for people to spend time with family – and many chose to go fishing and enjoy the day together. As summer officially begins this week, we can look forward to many more opportunities to join friends and family in the great outdoors. For anglers who catch striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay, remember that summer heat can be deadly for fish that are not... Read more →

Philadelphia, PA - Fishtown District announces the launch of a summer-long weekly happy hour at some of the hottest bars, restaurants and breweries in Philadelphia. Fishtown Taps will run every Tuesday, from June 11th through October 29, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with drink deals at over two dozen bars, breweries and restaurants. Look for $5 beers, $6 wines, $7 signature cocktails - plus many Fishtown Taps locations will offer discounted and/or special appetizer and small plate specials. Fishtown District will partner with the app FYND to showcase the specials and weekly updates all summer long. Participants will include Alamodak Middle... Read more →

June 12, 2024 Bret Grossnickle found some quiet time and this beautiful smallmouth bass at Liberty Reservoir. Photo by Bret Grossnickle Summer breezes and warm temperatures set the stage for all kinds of fishing this week. Whether fishing in the Atlantic Ocean or Chesapeake Bay, or just lazily watching a fishing rod nestled in a forked stick at your favorite freshwater fishing hole, it’s all good. We can all find a bit of peace and reflection wherever the outdoors takes us. As the weather gets warmer, so does the water temperature. Summer heat can be damaging to fish, and for... Read more →

Slim Randles When the Rafter E branded recently, a bunch of us went out to help. There’s a definite pecking order here, and it's a badge of pride to have worked your way up the branding ladder. As a kid, you flank the calves; you grab them, throw them and hold them down. This is conducive to abrasions, muscle strain, and involuntarily changing the color of your shirt. As you get older, you get to handle the branding iron, then move up to giving shots. After that comes earmarking. When you reach the pinnacle of branding, that is, when you... Read more →

June 5, 2024 Chesapeake Channa, photo courtesy of Brooke Wolf. Although the season doesn’t officially change until June 20, it sure feels like summer, and everyone is enjoying the outdoors, especially their favorite fishing adventures. A popular pastime is fishing for invasives like blue catfish and Chesapeake Channa, also known as northern snakeheads, which provide a wonderful dinner item. Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are busy studying striped bass; interested anglers can keep up on the latest striped bass findings and other current news on our website. Two license-free fishing days remain for the 2024 fishing season, on... Read more →

The trees planted at the Ayton State Tree Nursery go to reclaimed forests, and restoration projects. At the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, little green saplings progressed down rows of conveyor belts. On both sides of the line, workers sifted through bread trays stacked with young trees, bundling them and placing them on the belt. At the end of the row, a worker lifted the clump from the creaking machinery and whacked it with a machete to prune off excess roots. Then they bagged the bundle and marked it off: “1,000 loblolly.” This is just a small step in... Read more →

Everleigh Zerance is all smiles with her bluegill. Photo by Kayleigh Zerance Maryland anglers have a wide choice of fishing adventures this week, whether in the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, or the fresh waters of our western counties. One thing that many recall is the first fish they caught, which for many was the feisty bluegill sunfish. Maryland offers license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on June 1, June 8, and July 4. These annual events provide anyone a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration.... Read more →

May 29, 2024 Lucy Perez, 11, was awarded for catching a diversity of species Master Angler Lucy Perez with a bluegill. Photo by Nick Perez Lucy Perez of Cecil County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different trophy-sized species of fish in Maryland. Perez, 11, is the tenth Master Angler since the program began in 2019, the first female angler, and the youngest by a decade. “I think this award is such an amazing accomplishment for me – I’m only 11... Read more →

Slim Randles Mrs. Doc brought them some ice cream, but Doc and Charles weren’t that interested. Charles is Doc’s six-year-old grandson, and both Doc and Mrs. Doc have found it fascinating to view the world, after having been around so many years, through the fresh eyes and wonderment of a youngster. But turning down ice cream? Doc had to chuckle, because he didn’t even know that was possible. But the remote-controlled toy wouldn’t be denied. As Doc watched, Charles turned switches and pushed buttons and the mysterious machine changed form. It became a monster instead of a race car and... Read more →

Proposed Regulations: Multiple Topics Open for Comment The following regulatory proposals have been printed in the Maryland Register: BLUEFIN TUNA, BILLFISH, SWORDFISH, AND SHARK - Recreational Reporting LOBSTER AND JONAH CRAB - Vessel Monitoring Systems OYSTERS - Amendment 1 to the 2019 Maryland Chesapeake Bay Oyster Management Plan OYSTERS - Container Rules SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX - Sheepshead Size Limit and Combined Catch Limit The department is seeking comments on the proposed regulations. Comments provide the department with additional information and perspectives. Please visit our Changes to Fishing Regulations page for information about what has been proposed and how to submit... Read more →

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has completed the 2024 spring trout stocking season, placing 219,000 rainbow, golden rainbow, and brown trout in 119 waterbodies from December to May. Overall, brown trout averaged about a half pound each with rainbows and golden rainbows slightly larger. In addition, 325 trophy-sized trout from the Albert Powell Hatchery and another 270 from the Bear Creek Hatchery weighing four to ten pounds each were mixed in the loads for added excitement. Trout for the spring season were reared at the Bear Creek, Albert Powell, Unicorn, and Joseph Manning Hatcheries. This year, DNR held Maryland's... Read more →

May 15, 2024 Sarah Yow holds up a beautiful speckled trout she caught in Tangier Sound. Photo courtesy of Sarah Yow There are lots of great fishing opportunities this week, from freshwater to the coastal waters of Ocean City. The first segment of Maryland’s striped bass season starts May 16 in the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay below the line from Hart-Miller Island to Tolchester. Summer migrant species including spot, red drum, and speckled trout are arriving in the lower Bay, creating exciting fishing opportunities. Forecast Summary: May 15 – May 21: Unstable, but warm weather this week will... Read more →

The Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve on a newly created advisory committee to address invasive catfish species in Maryland. The committee will address and discuss issues related to invasive catfish and send recommendations to both the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission. The primary goal of the committee is to advise both commissions on ways to best implement and support departmental priorities to control and mitigate damages associated with invasive catfish. Membership will be composed of a diverse group of stakeholders, primarily those affected by the spread of invasive catfishes... Read more →

image courtesy of Vanessa Obran The dramatic footage was captured when a jealous male sprinted across the shale, tackled one of the mating pairs, and pinned it to the ground. video courtesy of Vanessa Obran BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (MAY 9, 2024)(CNBNEWS)--Two grizzly bears fight over mating rights for 17 minutes. The film was shot in June 2023 in British Columbia. A group of tourists was left ‘distressed’ as two grizzly bears brutally battled over mating rights mere meters away from their boat. Vanessa Obran and her husband, John, were on a tour of a bay in British Columbia, Canada, on... Read more →

BY CNBNews Staff photos provided GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 8, 2024)(CNBNews)--The Ike's Hook 'em Early fishing event was held at Martins Lake in Gloucester City on Saturday, May 4. Over 50 kids participated in the contest, most of whom lived in Gloucester City. The non-profit foundation distributed a Flambeau Tackle Box and an Ike's Abu Garcia rod and reel to each child. The Ike Foundation's objective is to introduce the sport of fishing to children in both urban and rural areas. Through this, they aim to instill in them a strong love and respect for the outdoors that will last... Read more →

BY Slim Randles Feel that warmth? Right there on the back of your neck? Yep. That’s the one. Around here that means only one thing: time to cruise down to the Mule Barn coffee shop and get something hot to drink. Of course, that’s what we do regardless of any vagaries of the weather, but that spring sunshine makes it more pleasant. Gives a guy the impetus to be an impetur, I’m thinking. “I believe,” said our mustached cowboy, Steve, after his first cup, “that it is the duty of ever-dang one of us to improve the lives of others... Read more →

BY Slim Randles “Happy May Day!” said Delbert McLain, our self-appointed, undisputed, and unpaid head of our non-existent chamber of commerce. He wears a tie. Here, in this town. ‘Nuf said. “By golly you’re right,” said Doc. “I have a question, Del. How are we supposed to celebrate it?” “By starting a business, maybe,” he said. “You know. And then joining the chamber of commerce.” “And paying dues?” “Why not?” “Well,” said Dud, our budding novelist, still using small buds, “how about erecting a May pole and then dancing around it waving flowers and yelling ‘hooray for May’? They used... Read more →

May 1, 2024 Ivanna Harshman holds up a large bluefish caught near Ocean City. Photo by Mary Harshman As we celebrate the beginning of May, balmy weather makes for comfortable fishing from the mountains of western Maryland to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Summer migrant species are showing up in the Ocean City area; among the arrivals is the spring migration of bluefish. Forecast Summary: May 1 – May 7: Unstable but warm weather this week will make for generally good fishing conditions in Maryland’s waters. Chesapeake Bay surface water temperatures have jumped nearly 8 degrees since last week... Read more →

Captain William "Bill" Thompson Bittmann Sr., 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, April 29, 2024. Bill was born on December 29, 1942, in Camden City, New Jersey and raised in nearby Gloucester City, New Jersey, where he developed an interest in the outdoors at an early age. Before graduating Gloucester High School, he was known to go fur trapping early in the morning to help fund his love of hot-rod cars, which earned the nickname "Fireball." Following high school, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a radio equipment repairman and was deployed... Read more →

Blue catfish caught at the 2022 Sharptown Catfish Tournament on the Nanticoke River and Marshyhope Creek. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. With record catches around the country tipping the scales at more than a hundred pounds, blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) have become quite the draw for anglers in the Chesapeake Bay. Introduced in the 1970s as a recreational fishing target species in Virginia, invasive blue catfish populations have grown rapidly in Maryland waters. As commercial harvests of blue catfish have risen exponentially, recreational fishing for the species is becoming more popular as a way to enjoy... Read more →

What Anglers Can Do After Harvesting Invasive Fish Species Such As Blue Catfish or Northern Snakehead Anglers who catch invasive species in Maryland waters have multiple options to make use of the fish Catch and release of blue catfish, flathead catfish, and northern snakehead is discouraged as they are harmful to native species. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Invasive species can have detrimental effects on ecologically and economically important native species. Once invasive species establish themselves in an ecosystem, they can reproduce in such numbers that it becomes hugely expensive, or even impossible, to eradicate all of them. For... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – April 24 Zach Bennett caught this northern snakehead in the Patapsco River. Photo courtesy of Zach Bennett The weather forecast for the next week promises mild and sunny conditions, perfect for venturing into the outdoors for fishing with family and friends. Trout continue to be stocked each week in the put-and-take trout waters, and a wide variety of fish are active, including the northern snakehead. Forecast Summary: April 24 – April 30: Stable, moderate weather this week will make for great fishing conditions to enjoy the variety of fish currently swimming in Maryland’s waters. Main Chesapeake... Read more →

By SLIM RANDLES Ran into Doc down at The Mule Barn the other day, so naturally we had to rid the world of about a gallon of coffee and solve the world’s problems for an hour. It is the duty of all true Americans of our age, you know. Doc said he’d been aching a little bit lately. Joints or something. He’d been out fixing the pasture fence where the mare had been pushing on it. The next morning it made him walk funny. “I remember when my dad was my age,” he said. “I asked him how it felt... Read more →