Many dads, daughters, sons, and moms spent a special Father’s Day enjoying time together in that special setting that fishing provides. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a license-free fishing day July 4 — an opportunity to explore Maryland’s diverse and unique fishing experiences without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. As […]
DNR Outdoor Exercise and Recreation
A recent trip to the fishing tackle section of a large discount store showed a lot of empty space on the shelves. Everyone is excited about getting out and enjoying the outdoors safely and fishing seems to be at the top of the list. Children are perhaps the most anxious to get outside, and taking […]
DNR on Recreational and Charter Boat Fishing
Effective Thursday, May 7, at 7 am, recreational fishing activities, including catch-and-release, are allowed, however: When fishing from a boat, one must be with immediate family members or people with which they reside. No more than 10 people may be on a boat at one time, including captain and crew. When fishing from onshore or […]
DNR Answers Updated Questions on ‘Stay at Home Order’
Questions about Governor Hogan’s Stay at Home Order UPDATED April 21 Governor Hogan has issued a Stay at Home Order in response to the global COVID-19 public health crisis. While there are certain exceptions for essential functions, the primary intent of the order is for people to stay at home in order to limit the spread […]
DNR on Stay at Home Order Do’s and Don’ts
Governor Hogan has issued a Stay at Home Order in response to the global COVID-19 public health crisis. While there are certain exceptions for essential functions, the primary intent of the order is for people to stay at home in order to limit the spread of the virus. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has […]
Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio Message — March 2020
In Maryland, Fishing Springs Eternal! Each March I look forward to the return of the osprey. While this generally happens before spring’s official arrival on the solstice, it makes me feel that spring – and fishing season – have arrived. March is also when the Department of Natural Resources resumes our weekly Maryland Fishing Report, […]
Maryland Fishing Report – November 27
Although the mornings can be a bit nippy, good fishing opportunities exist from the mountains of western Maryland to the waters of the Atlantic. The Chesapeake Bay striped bass season has a little more than two weeks to go before it closes, and anglers are bundling up and enjoying the fun. Forecast Summary: November 27 […]
Maryland DNR Offers Resources to Veterans
Benefits, Discounts Provided for Those Who Serve In recognition of Veterans Day, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces its numerous resources available to veterans. In February 2019, joined by more than 100 veterans, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. This yearlong observance honors United States veterans and […]
DNR Names First FishMaryland Master Angler
Nottingham Resident Catches Ten Species to Earn Award The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized its first FishMaryland Master Angler Award recipient. Gary Simpson of Nottingham, Baltimore County, caught a total of 10 different species meeting all the minimum set requirements of the department’s new recreational fishing award program. Simpson’s award-sized catches include: chain […]
Solomons Island Named One of 9 Unspoiled Vacation Spots
Solomons Island has been named one of the 9 Most Unspoiled Vacation Spots in America by FishingBooker! The US’s largest website for booking fishing charters just announced the most unspoiled vacation spots in America. Solomons Island is one of them. FishingBooker based the list on a number of factors such as user reviews and industry […]
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