Expect average water clarity in Maryland’s waters. There will be above average tidal currents through Sunday as a result of the recent new moon on July 18.

Check the areas of low oxygen map to help determine the maximum fishing depth in your favorite area.Įxpect average flows all week, although localized thunderstorms may increase flows in nearby waters. There is low oxygen in bottom waters from Tolchester down to the Virginia line, and in the Potomac River from Blossom Point down to Point Lookout. Main Bay surface water temperatures are very warm and have increased to the mid 80s, with the coolest surface waters found between the Patapsco River and Annapolis. He also participates in the NOAA volunteer angler shark tagging program. More information on the FishMaryland awards is on the Department of Natural Resources website.īay waters will continue to heat up with high temperatures, low winds, and a small chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. David Moore is an avid surfcaster that catches striped bass, red drum, and various shark species from the beach at the Assateague National Seashore. Dave Mccollum, also known as the “Conowingo Fish Whisperer” does a lot of casting for both walleye and striped bass below the Conowingo Dam in the Susquehanna River. An award presentation by Fishing and Boating Services was held at Bass Pro Shops in Hanover, which presented each Master Angler recipient with a $250 gift certificate, and included a behind the scenes tour and fish feeding session at the large aquarium. Each angler caught ten different species that all met the minimum size requirements in the Department of Natural Resources fishing award program. Congratulations to Maryland’s two new FishMaryland Master Angler award recipients, David McCollum of Bel Air and David Moore of Salisbury.

As a reminder, all areas of the Chesapeake Bay will be closed to any targeting of striped bass from July 16 through July 31 to protect the species during this hottest part of the year.įishing for a variety of species can also earn you an award. – There is plenty of fishing to entertain anglers during these hot summer days. Part of their catch was this delicious triggerfish.

Summer vacations are in full swing, the perfect time for fishing trips such as this father and son on a charter boat off Ocean City.

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