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.

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 12, 2018
Novice aquaculturalists Christian Schou and Perry summer formed the Great American Oyster Company on the South River.
February 26, 2018
No matter what type of fishing you enjoy, you can find it out of Indian River, Delaware.
February 8, 2018
In the winter rockfish season is closed but fortunately we still have white and yellow perch available in the upper reaches of the tidal creeks and rivers as well as in the Upper Bay.
February 1, 2018
We all know Ocean City, MD, is the White Marlin Capital of the World, but most of us don’t have the equipment to catch one ourselves or the money to charter a boat for that purpose.
January 29, 2018
Keeping your hands warm while fishing during the winter is paramount to enjoying the experience.
January 11, 2018
According to the Maryland DNR, the northern snakehead is a native of the Yangtze River basin in China.  "It can reach over 33 inches
January 10, 2018
Though it may be brief, the ice fishing season in the Mid-Atlantic region can also be productive and fun.
January 9, 2018
So you have just come in from a day on the Bay or ocean, and your fishing tackle is covered in salt spray. What do you do? Do you spray everything with fresh water? I hope not.