Hickory Shad - hot bite despite the cold high winds on the octoraro today. It was every cast and left them biting.

Making good use of the stay at home executive order!

If you’ve been wondering if fishing in Maryland waters is permitted under the March 30th “stay at home order” by governor Hogan... check this out...If you’ve been wondering if fishing in Maryland waters is permitted under the March 30th “stay at home order” by governor Hogan... check this out from DNR

“Under the executive order, no Marylander should leave their home except for an essential reason. Therefore, recreational boating is not allowed. Subsistence hunting and fishing — limited hunting and limited recreational fishing and crabbing for sustenance — can continue, however social distancing must be adhered to strictly. No permits for fishing tournaments, including virtual tournaments, will be issued by the department.“

Read the entire article here:
news.maryland.gov/dnr/2020/03/30/dnr-issues-guidan… Show more

This was a common sight last night on both sides of the river. Just a heads up to be safe and legal as NRP are strictly enforcing the Striped bass...This was a common sight last night on both sides of the river. Just a heads up to be safe and legal as NRP are strictly enforcing the Striped bass C&R line, all tackle, licensing and safe boating relations. No bites last night!! Show more

I just saw the notice below. Does anyone know if this applies to the Susquehanna Flats and Lower River too?

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of...I just saw the notice below. Does anyone know if this applies to the Susquehanna Flats and Lower River too?

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational striped bass size and catch limits for the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays and their tributaries.

This notice supersedes all notices effective prior to April 1, 2020 affecting the Atlantic coast recreational and charter boat striped bass fishery. Effective 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2020:

Anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day from the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, and their tributaries.
The striped bass must be at least 28 inches and less than 35 inches in length. Show more

FYI - Opening day in southeastern Pennsylvania will be April 18, two weeks later than had been planned. Mentored youth fishing day will be April 11...FYI - Opening day in southeastern Pennsylvania will be April 18, two weeks later than had been planned. Mentored youth fishing day will be April 11 statewide, which will force event postponements or cancellations in 18 southeastern counties. For local anglers, it may mean fewer trout in a favorite secluded spot once they do get out to the water. Officials are optimistic that fish getting an earlier release coupled with a later opening day will give them time to disperse.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE - www.readingeagle.com/sports/hunting-fishing/trout-… Show more

I think I may have found out why the rockfish bite has be very slow this catch and release season : )

The Blue Catfish are still on fire in the Susquehanna River around the Perryville area. With the water warming there putting up a better fight and...The Blue Catfish are still on fire in the Susquehanna River around the Perryville area. With the water warming there putting up a better fight and feeding harder. Its been a great way to get my fishing-fix. Anyone have any success with C&R Rockfish? Show more

Maybe we can start targeting Green Sawfish since we cant catch any rockfish...

FYI - Liquid and Zach went out ofter the blue catfish again yesterday and did very well!! Kept 4 or 5 I think around 25-30 inchers and lost one good...FYI - Liquid and Zach went out ofter the blue catfish again yesterday and did very well!! Kept 4 or 5 I think around 25-30 inchers and lost one good sized one at the boat. Show more

Susquehanna Blue Catfish Bite - I didn't get to fish (stupid work) but liquid went out this week and got into the blue cats again.

Last weekend Tyler and I tried our hand at Blue Cats in the Susquehanna and did pretty good we put 5 in the box all around the 25-30 inch range and...Last weekend Tyler and I tried our hand at Blue Cats in the Susquehanna and did pretty good we put 5 in the box all around the 25-30 inch range and probably lost about a dozen more that got off. Super fun fishing day for January and good eating too. I'm generally not a fan of catfish but these did not taste like or have the texture I expected closer to Rockfish just a little lighter flavor and texture : ) Show more

Fished tarpon springs Florida over the holiday break. Not a great week for fishing but these guys seem to find me where ever I fish . They make me...Fished tarpon springs Florida over the holiday break. Not a great week for fishing but these guys seem to find me where ever I fish . They make me smile every time I catch one : ) Show more

Went and took some pics at the dam today today it was about 70 feet from the road surface over the spillway to the flood plain area below... really...Went and took some pics at the dam today today it was about 70 feet from the road surface over the spillway to the flood plain area below... really tragic accident.... Show more

Posting these photos for Liquidaddicted... hook and line and spearfishing the reef at Dry Tortugas. Couldn't go this year due to stupid WORK but it...Posting these photos for Liquidaddicted... hook and line and spearfishing the reef at Dry Tortugas. Couldn't go this year due to stupid WORK but it look like they did just fine without me : ) Show more

Guys I found some Rockfish.... just got this from a buddy of mine who took an inshore charter out out of Barnegate NJ. Ran a few miles north out of...Guys I found some Rockfish.... just got this from a buddy of mine who took an inshore charter out out of Barnegate NJ. Ran a few miles north out of the marina. They had lots of birds on the water and most fish were in the 26-28 range got the boat limit in a half an hour using artificial sand eels. Show more

This is a familiar shot : )

Took a peek at the Octoraro last night after work and it was still pretty muddy... I'll swing by again tonight.

with the Conowingo dam in spill this weekend we stayed off the water... anyone else get out?