Maryland Fishing & Boating Services
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The calendar says November, but Maryland is still experiencing some mild weather – all the better to enjoy fishing surrounded by beautiful fall colors.
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Crews stocked 1,350 golden and rainbow trout this week.
Find the trout stocking map, a list of all stockings, and more on the trout stocking webpage: mddnr.info/troutstocking
ALT trout stocking locations
🎃As October comes to an end and our little Halloween characters roam the night in search of sweets and other surprises, we hope our readers find a treat waiting for them at their favorite fishing haunts.
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Crews stocked 3,000 golden and rainbow trout this week.
Find the trout stocking map, a list of all stockings, and more on the trout stocking webpage: mddnr.info/troutstocking
ALT trout stocking locations
Cooling water temperatures have many species of fish active and ready for anglers to pursue them.
Read the full Maryland Fishing Report
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As always, the best fishing areas could be further refined by intersecting them with underwater points, hard bottom, drop-offs, and large schools of baitfish.
Enjoy more reading of the Maryland Fishing Report:
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Crews stocked 8,500 golden and rainbow trout this week.
Find the trout stocking map, a list of all stockings, and more on the trout stocking webpage: mddnr.info/troutstocking
ALT trout stocking locations
Water temperatures have bounced back up to about 69 degrees and slightly lower in the tidal rivers. The cooler weather predicted for the next week will push water temperatures down.
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Maryland is slowly transitioning to fall, and cooler weather certainly makes it more inviting to enjoy the outdoors. Cooler water temperatures have fish becoming more active through the daytime hours.
Read this week's Maryland Fishing Report
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📰: DNR Begins Major Modernization and Maintenance Projects at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield
Approximately $30 million project includes new boat ramp, piers, bulkhead, and tide gates for flood prevention at Maryland’s largest state-owned marina
Read the press release: news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/0…
ALT Crews began work at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield in early September. Maryland
ALT The M/V Eddie Somers docked at Somers Cove Marina in 2022.
ALT More than 5,000 boaters use Somers Cove Marina each year.
The cooler nighttime temperatures will begin to lower water temperatures in the Chesapeake Bay and freshwater areas and stimulate fish to be more active.
Read the full Maryland Fishing Report
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September is a wonderful month to enjoy the outdoors and fish under less crowded conditions.
Read the full Maryland Fishing Report:
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ALT angler holding a largemouth bass
Many families are making plans for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, and hopefully the outdoors and fishing will be part of the weekend’s festivities. Maryland waters are holding a bounty of fish and crabs so enjoy responsibly and safely. Read more at: news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/0…
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There are blue catfish and channel catfish in all the region’s tidal rivers, but the upper Choptank offers the best fishing opportunities this week. Read the full Maryland Fishing Report: news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/0…
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Crabbers report that when a strong tide is running, crabs may have a hard time hanging on and can drop off or be found hanging on by one claw. Read the full Maryland Fishing Report
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ALT angler holding a blue crab
Fishing for blue catfish has been good this month in the upper Choptank and Tuckahoe. The blue catfish can be found near the town of Denton and above Route 328 on the Tuckahoe.
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Secretary’s Message – There’s Plenty of Fish to Chase During the Dog Days of Summer While We Protect Striped Bass. Read more: mddnr.info/4fSba7j
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Bluegills like to build their nests around other bluegill nests. Sometimes there are so many nests that the nest beds touch and look like underwater honeycombs.
Learn more Maryland fish facts: mddnr.info/44ctOB7
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📰: Waterway Users Urged to Boat Smart to Avoid Propeller Strikes, Other Risks on the Water
Read boating safety tips: mddnr.info/4geoaE9
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This month is an ideal time to fish for Maryland’s multitude of other species, especially Chesapeake Channa and blue catfish. Channel catfish will be in the mix and in the Conowingo Dam pool.
Read the full Maryland Fishing Report:
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ALT youth angler holding a channel catfish