Sport Fishing Mag on MSN

Chesapeake Bay striped bass in peril

After consecutive years of poor striped bass reproduction, anglers and fisheries managers hope for a strong spring spawn. The ...
A new proposal in Annapolis could change how Maryland manages one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most iconic fish by limiting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ regulations on striped bass.
The Southern Maryland Chronicle on MSN

Maryland Soars to #2 in 2026 Best Fishing States

The FishingBooker platform released its America’s Best Fishing States Index for 2026 on February 25, 2026, ranking Maryland second nationwide among all 50 states for recreational fishing quality, ...
The Southern Maryland Chronicle on MSN

Maryland fishing report for Friday, March 13, 2026

Warmer weather has been inviting anglers to enjoy fishing across Maryland. Trout stockings are providing good trout fishing in the waters that are open for fishing, yellow perch are beginning their ...
Re “Atlantic menhaden catch reduced for ’26” (A1, Oct. 31): I care about menhaden because these small fish play a big part in the Chesapeake Bay’s food web. Menhaden fuel our fisheries, feed wildlife ...