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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 Lower Bay areas, white perch fishing has been very difficult the past couple of seasons. In this introduction to white perch fishing you'll see it…
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,…
November 5, 2026
It won’t come as a shock to anyone reading these words that recreational anglers often have a difficult time getting the powers that be to listen to their concerns. In fact, we’re generally the last…
November 3, 2026
  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…
November 3, 2026
One of the standout new boats we checked out at this year’s boat shows was the Wellcraft 243 Fisherman. Wellcraft had a 242 Fisherman for years, and if you guessed the 243 was a slightly evolved and…
November 1, 2026
We all know printed fishing reports are generalized, and weeks have passed before the report gets into your hands. Sign up for our email list and you'll get a weekly overview of the bites on the Bay…
October 30, 2026
It doesn’t matter what species you’re after, topwater is one of—if not the most—exciting way to fish. While it may not work in every situation, when the opportunity arises you need to be ready. In…
October 28, 2026
In the 1960s, Fishbites inventor Dr. William Carr started a 30-plus year journey researching what kinds of chemicals fish detect in their underwater environment that trigger feeding behavior. He…
October 26, 2026
Let’s check in with Captain Jacob Beltz, of Hookset Guide Service in southern Maryland. Captain Jacob Beltz, of Hookset Guide Service, will put you on the fish! Q: We’re all hoping to see fall…
October 24, 2026
There’s something of a breakover point in center console fishing boats at around 26 feet of LOA. Smaller boats feel more subject to the whims of the waves, while larger boats feel more substantial…