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.

July 20, 2018
Fishing for striped bass in Maryland is an annual rite of summer, but anglers are advised to follow a few basic measures to help protect the iconic species during the hottest part of the season.
July 19, 2018
As a photographer and editor, I have seen my share of fish photos, and while some are good, most are not.
July 18, 2018
Next month, August 6-10, the 45th White Marlin Open (WMO) will be held out of Ocean City, MD, and at the end someone will walk away with a check for over $1,000,000.
July 16, 2018
The blue catfish is the largest species of catfish in North America, and due to its size and strength has quickly become a favorite catch for anglers.
July 5, 2018
July is one of the hottest months of the year, and while it is usually cooler near the water, you can still become overheated.
June 21, 2018
During the early summer, bluefin and yellowfin tuna show up close to shore in areas easily reachable by trailerable boats.
June 12, 2018
Brian Dvorak broke the Chesapeake Division state record for white catfish in the early morning hours of June 3.
June 11, 2018
When I proposed this article last fall, I had no idea we would have the winter from the coldest part of Hell that carried well into spring.
May 30, 2018
It was a long, memorable Memorial Day weekend for 41-year-old Andrew “Andy” Fox of Mechanicsville.
May 9, 2018
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released the results of the 2018 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, which shows that the population of blue crabs remains healthy and sustainable.
May 7, 2018
On May 1, Team PropTalk/FishTalk traveled by land yacht to Deale, MD, for a day of trophy rockfishing with Ebb Tide Charters.
April 23, 2018
The 17th annual Boatyard Bar & Grill Spring Fishing Tournament was held on April 21,
April 17, 2018
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has announced the development of an interactive map that provides modernized, user-friendly information on
April 11, 2018
On Friday, April 6, the Maryland DNR removed the proposed emergenc
April 4, 2018
Lewes, DE, was founded as a fishing town with plans for the beginning of a whaling port.
March 28, 2018
UPDATE: On Friday, April 6, the Maryland DNR has withdrawn the proposed regulations to mandate circle hooks and reduce the striped bass size limit to 19-inches for 2018.
March 12, 2018
Novice aquaculturalists Christian Schou and Perry summer formed the Great American Oyster Company on the South River.