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Maryland Fishing Report Week of March 25th, 2020
By Keith Lockwood. Mason Bair went fishing with family and caught this large red-ear sunfish. Photo by Zack Stough A lot of people find themselves with extra time on their hands. We encourage anglers to take advantage of the incredible fishing opportunities Maryland has to offer, provided everyone practices social… SEE MORE
5 Reasons Why ALL Boaters Need the BoatUS App
The BoatUS App offers all of BoatUS right at your fingertips — and for the best price: FREE! It’s the fastest way to request a tow when you find yourself with an engine that won’t start, out of fuel, or soft aground. You can manage your Membership and make payments.… SEE MORE
Striped Bass Conservation Regulations Set for Spring 2020
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced new striped bass conservation measures for the Spring 2020 fishing season to meet a coast-wide conservation target. The 2018 benchmark stock assessment for striped bass indicated declines, so the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has determined that conservation measures are needed for the 2020 fishing season.… SEE MORE
Cause of Baltimore Inner Harbor Oil Spill Unclear
By Neal Augenstein. The source of the oil spill that left reddish fuel oil atop Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Saturday has not been determined, but Maryland environmental officials don’t believe there is reason to be concerned about an ongoing leak. “We do not know the source,” said Jay Apperson, spokesman for… SEE MORE
The Power of Choice: MJM Yachts Optimizes the MJM 43z for Triple Outboards or Inboard IPS Pod Drives
Voters aren’t the only ones with the power of choice this year. Now MJM Yachts and noted naval architect Doug Zurn team up to offer boaters the power of Mercury Verado 300 or 400 hp engines, or Volvo’s 500 or 650 IPS pod driven inboards in the MJM 43z. Each… SEE MORE
Intrepid Boats is on an inspired roll: they released 9 new models in a single year!
Ken Clinton, the president of Intrepid Boats, has spent the past 12 months living and breathing new boat designs. After nearly 30 years with the company, this year marks a capstone for him and his team with the release of 9 new models in a single year! Intrepid Boats, founded… SEE MORE
Keep Your Boat Safe This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]
Whether you keep your boat in the water or stored ashore, there are a number of things you MUST do over the winter season. From the editors of BoatUS Magazine Your boat is tucked in for the winter. You dutifully followed a boat winterization checklist or hired someone to do… SEE MORE
2020 Recreational and Commercial Tautog Fishery Notice
The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational and commercial tautog season and catch limits. SEASON AND CATCH LIMITS The recreational and commercial tautog season and catch limits from January 1 through December 31, 2020 are: January 1 - May 15: 4 fish/person/day May 16 - June… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of December 10th, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. While everyone is caught up in the pre-holiday rush, those looking for a little respite will find plenty of fun fishing opportunities this month. The preseason stocking of trout has begun and walleye, chain pickerel, yellow perch and catfish are all eager to entertain those who fish… SEE MORE
"Gift of Trees" Can Last for Generations
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers holiday shoppers the opportunity to give a lasting legacy. The Gift of Trees is a program where Marylanders purchase native trees — either a single tree or a grove of 10 trees — for planting in honor of a celebration, commemoration, or observation. A Gift of Trees certificate suitable for framing… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of November 13th, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. This fine looking crappie is held up by a proud Henry Gessford who was fishing in a lower Dorchester County river recently. Photo by Jody Gessford The colder weather has descended upon the Maryland landscape and few know it better than our furry, finned, and feathered friends… SEE MORE
Oyster Farming Has Small but Positive Impact on Chesapeake Bay
By David Malmquist, VIMS. The rapid growth of oyster aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay has raised questions about its effects on water quality, with proponents touting benefits including reduction of water-column nutrients and increased clarity, and other stakeholders pointing to drawbacks such as enrichment of sediment nutrients and altered current… SEE MORE