Chesapeake Bay Fishing

The latest Chesapeake Bay fishing news; information on fishing seasons, regulations, and tournaments; along with stories and destination pieces from fishermen on the Chesapeake Bay.

April 11, 2016
Opening Day of Spring Trophy Season in Maryland kicks off on April 16 so we asked some of our charter captains for the skinny on where to find the bite and what gear to take with you.
March 24, 2016
Early in March, a fishing trawler off the coast of Newfoundland caught a very mysterious fish with a long pointy snout, bright green eyes, and ribbed fins that almost resemble bird wings.
March 16, 2016
Yes, it’s tough being stuck inside while winter slowly clears out.
March 14, 2016
For nearly 40 years, Captain Monty Hawkins has fished the waters off the Mid Atlantic as a professional angler.
March 8, 2016
When it comes to oyster restoration in Maryland’s part of the Chesapeake, very few issues generate such strong opinions as whether or not to mine the fossil shell from the upper Bay’s Man O’War Shoal.
February 22, 2016
Such a great video showing what happens when your crab net is hanging off your boat. Definitely watch until the end for a surprise visitor.
February 19, 2016
Beginning with this issue, our new column Top Hook will highlight some of the best anglers, groundbreakers and record takers, tackle shop owners, and tackle innovators the Chesapeake and mid Atlantic
February 17, 2016
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Now through t
February 11, 2016
The Maryland Department of the Environment's report on the November 2015 Middle River Fish Kill in Middle River, Maryland.