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  It’s that time of year again—time to send in your submissions for the FishTalk Cover Contest! Here’s How it Works: Submit your favorite fishing photo now through November 4, 2026. One photo per person please. (*Contest participants must be 18 years or older. Submission of photos to the FishTalk Cover Contest grants implied consent for…
November 10, 2026
In certain parts of the Mid-Atlantic and particularly when it comes to Chesapeake Bay fishing, November can be the hottest month of the year for striped bass. Some seasons it can even be hot for…
November 10, 2026
Anyone who enjoys Chesapeake Bay fishing and saltwater fishing throughout the Mid-Atlantic region will want to know about the man-made fishing reefs in the Bay and along the coast. Many have been…
November 10, 2026
Just ask yourself: the last time you had a kayak fishing disaster, was it similar to something you once heard a buddy talking about? We thought so. Many of us anglers like to learn the hard way. Well…
November 9, 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…
November 9, 2026
I still remember years ago when a friend showed me how to try fishing for Spanish mackerel  in the lower Chesapeake Bay waters of Virginia. Before then, I knew little or nothing about this species –…
November 9, 2026
Red Alert: when striped bass season on the Chesapeake Bay is closed to harvest or when under and over slot fish are around you need to be sure you minimize harm to the fish you catch and release. And…
November 7, 2026
Acres of Manokin River oyster bar surfaces, which were worn down decades ago by mechanical dredges, have been revitalized with a thick veneer of stone substrate. The surface is very ragged because of…
November 6, 2026
Editor's Note if you're a FishTalk subscriber and you read our detailed fishing reports on a regular basis, you may have noticed that in the Middle Bay zone and to a lesser extent in the Upper and…
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026 Habitat: Oyster Reefs, Grasses, Water & More David Sikorski — Coastal Conservation Association Maryland & Virginia David will provide insights on recreational fishing,…