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October 8, 2026 Atlantic Menhaden: The Most Important Fish In The Bay David Sikorski — Coastal Conservation Association Maryland & Virginia David will provide the recreational fishing, conservation, and fisheries management perspective. His role will include explaining how menhaden are managed, the evolution toward ecosystem-based…

Rowdy Lures for Rockfish

October 5, 2026

There are few moments in fishing more frustrating than marking a massive school that refuses to bite. Many of us have been presented at one time or another with a lit-up fish finder that results not…

Three Tactics for Fall Flounder Fishing

October 3, 2026

Whether you’re on the Bay or at the beach, as the waters begin to cool off for fall you know that the flounder are going to start feeding. As long as the waters don’t get churned and discolored by a…

Fishing Forecast for October, 2026

October 1, 2026

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Notes from the Cockpit: Middle Bay Water Quality Testing

September 28, 2026

Water, water, everywhere… and a bunch of it that fish can’t live in. Or crabs, or oysters, or anything else, because it’s anoxic. As in, there’s no oxygen. Just imagine if you were walking down the…

Fishing North by Northwest of Love Point

September 26, 2026

Recent surveys by the National Ocean Service (NOS) collected hydrographic data needed for chart updates to provide improved sonar data coverage for the Upper Bay, from the Bay Bridge to north by…

Paddler’s Edge: Cool New Fishing Kayaks for the Fleet

September 24, 2026

After returning from this year’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in July, one item kept returning to my thoughts: fishing kayaks. This year’s show was full of them…

Annapolis Powerboat Show Special

September 22, 2026

Hull after hull, deck after deck, row after row of gleaming gelcoat—the main event for fishing boat shoppers is coming to downtown Annapolis at the Annapolis Powerboat Show, October 8 through 11. By…

Ask an Expert: Captain Rob Chestnut from Endless Summer Charters

September 20, 2026

This month we talk with Captain Rob Chestnut from Endless Summers Charters about some unique ways to enjoy angling on the Bay. Captain Rob at the wheel of the Endless Summer. Q: You do a wide…

Crayfish Fishing for Beginners

September 18, 2026

Although hook and line aren’t involved, many anglers willing to try a wade fishing of sorts do attempt to catch crayfish at one time or another. They’re a topnotch bait for many different species and…

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