A Westover Maryland angler recently set a new Maryland State record for longnose gar by catching a 17 pound, 49 inch fish. Justin Kelly was fishing on the Pocomoke River near when he made the record catch, using steel leaders … Continued
In April, 2011, a 12 year-old boy caught a 31.75 pound muskellunge (musky), setting a new Maryland State record for the species. On April 14, Kenneth Files of West Virginia and his father were fishing in the Potomac River, which … Continued
Maryland’s 2011 Hickory shad run has begun. Recreational fishing for these acrobatic fish should continue until mid-May. “Now is the perfect time to fish Hickory shad,” said Tom O’Connell, director of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service. … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is banning felt soles in Maryland waters beginning March 22, 2011 to protect and preserve native wildlife and habitats. The new regulations are an effort by the state to combat didymo, an invasive … Continued
Yellow perch fishing in Maryland is expected to peak in late February and early March as water temperatures in the tidal tributaries of the state begin to warm. “The abundance of yellow perch creates a fantastic, fun fishing opportunity,” said … Continued