June 23, 2026
Recreational anglers have long blamed commercial fishermen for many fisheries ills. Commercial fishers look at vastly inflated MRIP catch numbers and point the finger squarely at recreational anglers…
June 21, 2026
This month we check in with Captain Tim Blanchard of Fish the Potomac. The Fish the Potomac fleet casts into the waters in and around the nation’s capital year-round, targeting multiple species but…
June 17, 2026
Charlie Ebersberger, longtime owner of Anglers Sport Center and beloved outdoorsman, passed away at the age of 69 on December 15, 2025. He was diagnosed with cancer and fought valiantly until his…
June 17, 2026
In 2024 I was invited to jump on a boat to catch striped bass — out of season! After learning it was to participate in a George Mason University Fisheries Ecology Lab study on the catch-and-release…
June 9, 2026
It has been said that striped bass fisheries management is a marathon, not a sprint. But if it is, there are hordes of spectators along the route throwing tomatoes and eggs at the participants.…
June 1, 2026
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May 29, 2026
Let’s get some Chesapeake Bay light tackle fishing tips with Captain Pete Dahlberg, better known as Walleye Pete, of Four Seasons Guide Service.
Light tackle fishing is the name of the game when…
May 23, 2026
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The weather was unsettled when you woke up in the dark of night but the forecast called for the wind to drop soon so you iced the cooler, filled the fuel tank, and stacked…
May 21, 2026
This month we talk with Capt. Chuck Jones of Salty Siren Fishing. The topic: thinking like a guide the next time you leave the dock.
Captain Chuck Jones of Salty Siren Fishing catches 'em up.
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May 19, 2026
Editor’s note: Dan took me and our mutual friend Vadim out fishing for slot rockfish one day late last fall, and the next evening, texted me the picture of his meal. I thought, “Wow! I’ve gotta try…
May 2, 2026
Captain C.L. Marshall of Tangier Sound Charters has spent more time bobbing around on the Bay than just about anyone and has a well-earned reputation for putting anglers on the fish. It turns out he’…
April 30, 2026
After looking back at several years of May reports here’s what should be in store for Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic anglers this month; remember that if you want to see our current, up-to-date,…
April 26, 2026
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If you missed it, be sure to check out The Thunnus Among Us: Catching Yellowfin, Tuna Part I.
Rigging ballyhoo used to be considered an art, but with rigger swivels, rubber bands,…
April 24, 2026
It will come as a shock to exactly no one reading these words right now that striped bass regulations have grown tight in recent years. And that’s generated plenty of angst among recreational anglers…
April 18, 2026
Captain Scott Barmby not only runs Rock On Charters, but is also an Orvis-endorsed outfitter and an Orvis Fly Fishing School instructor. Fly fishing for spring bull reds is one of his favorite…
April 11, 2026
We love shoreline fishing and kayak trolling, but for many of us no form of fishing is quite as exciting as being on the Bay or along the coast while aboard a boat. And if you don’t yet have a boat…
April 1, 2026
Here's our forecast for fishing in the upcoming month of April based on what we've seen on a month-by-month basis looking back at our eight years of weekly fishing reports, as well as the current…
March 30, 2026
Greetings, FishTalkers—spring is finally in the air! This winter was a long, tough slog, with fishing somewhere between impossible and miserable much of the time. But in the coming days perch will be…