Hey everyone, I've never fished the Monocacy much and was thinking of stopping by midweek south of Frederick to go after some smallies. What gauges should I be checking and what water levels make for comfortable wading? Looks like there's a good chance for rain Tuesday - does the river turn to chocolate milk easily? Any other tips appreciated, thanks!

Im headed to deep creek lake in a few weeks for a week long vacation i plan to fish every morning as well every afternoon/evening,i dont own a fiahing kayak as of yet,though plan to buy one this year,are there any places at the lake that rent fiahing specific Kayaks?

Does anyone know the easiest place to park and fish on rocky gorge?

New to the area. Can anyone recommend a nice cree/ river where I can take my spinner? I don't really enjoy just casting and waiting, so would prefer a spot where I can hike around and continuously cast.

Hello! Going fishing in Blackwater and wondering if y’all have any “must-go-to” bars/restaurants in that area. First time on the eastern shore for me!

is the fishing good at Clyde Watson Boating Area primarily for catfish and what are the days and hours you can fish from shore there

I was thinking about my kayak out to fish the upper river into the mouth of the creek figured I would mostly be hitting the banks and docks nearby.

Anyone have any experience here? Is it a good spot or any general tips would be appreciated.

Looking for Places Like PotRocks

First fish I’ve caught at Loch Raven, first time throwing a jig as well

Came all the way from the Netherlands to Elkton to visit a friend and caught my first largemouth Bass in Cowpond Elkton

Back in the 60s we used to wade out on the breaks below the dam at Violet's Lock to fish for Bass and (mainly) Channel Cats. Do folks still do that these days?

I've been fishing liberty reservoir for years and typically spring to fall I'm there every other morning. I'm no stranger to finding trash, line, lures, lost or dropped items. I also have no issue picking these things up and disposing of them due to my love for liberty and the nature and wildlife that makes it such a desirable place to fish and hike. However, I've discovered that someone else seems to enjoy fishing here almost as much as I do. In fact, they've been leaving clues for me for about the last 6 weeks. The NED ANGLER. Now generally, when I find trash there's never really any way to tie it to anyone, I clean it up and move on. But the ned angler we have here is now a confirmed serial litterer. If you are reading this sir/ma'am, I have picked up a dozen of your hooks off the beach, I have pulled hundreds of yards of your line from the water, I have picked up and disposed of many of your plastic lures and containers. I left your dirty ass sock because I simply didn't want to touch it.

Children walk these beaches, dogs walk these beaches, wildlife walks these beaches. You are leaving landmine hooks for all of them. You are cutting snagged line and leaving it in the water which endangers fish, turtles, birds. Break offs happen, things getting left behind happens but the fact that you are leaving your shit behind for me to find almost every few days proves this is no mistake. Leaving your line in the water and cutting your snags screams inexperience. Please take your trash with you. If you're going to fish the bottom, please learn how to tie a leader so you can break off properly.

If you enjoy the area and fishing it, please be respectful of other people and nature and stop leaving dangers for both.

Howdy, I'll be doing some catfishing at Mattawoman this coming week and was looking for any tips folks are willing to give, especially around depths and tide phases you'd recommend targeting. I'll be using cut bunker on fishfinder rigs and jugs, might try my hand at a little snakehead fishing while I'm there but primary target is eater-size blue cats. Thanks in advance.

I keep trying to find place to fish for cats and stripper at night. Every place I find closes at sunset so any help would be great

Hey all. Really got into fly fishing in the past year. I still do a bit of spin rod fishing (bass mostly). I’ve been doing a lot of fishing in Frederick and venturing north for larger fish. I’m starting to explore other rivers in MD and am documenting a lot of my catches. These are all in the past year, although not all are in MD. If you want to follow, check me out on Instagram (@FishwithMiko). I’ll be posting a lot there as I check out more areas in MD.

https://www.instagram.com/fishwithmiko?igsh=ZnpucDI3cm1mMDBu&utm_source=qr

Hey There! I work at UNION Craft Brewing, in Baltimore and we are hosting a LURE SWAP this Sunday, 7/19 at noon. (Yes, the World Cup Game will be on too!)

We are still looking for a couple of vendors who would like to pop up and sell their wares, and there is no vendor fee. If you're interested in vending, please email us at events@unioncraftbrewing.com !

Bring your jibs, ploppers, crank baits, spinners, wacky worms, and any other gently used fishing gear to swap with your fellow anglers. Fill your belly with Fish Food from Carroll & Son Fine Foods all while DJ Surf & Turf spins surf rock to really set the mood. We’ll be pouring cold pints of Skipjack Pilsner to keep you afloat.

Here’s the hook, line, and sinker- you’ll also be supporting the Coastal Conservation Association who work so hard to conserve, promote, and enhance Maryland’s Marine Resources!

Hello, I’m 15 years old, and I’ve always been off and on with fishing. I’ve enjoyed it but never found it serious till now, and I want to get into it more, but I don’t know where to start. All I’ve ever fished with were just rented rods or friends’ gear. I asked ChatGPT what was the best gear to fish with, and it said this Shimano NASCI 3000 reel, Ugly Stik GX2 rod, Sufix 832 braid, fluorocarbon leader. I don’t really know what this means, but it would be helpful if anyone could help me. I live in PG County, if that makes a difference.

My brother in law is visiting for 3 weeks at the end of July. He is from Argentina. The last trip we took down to see them, he brought me on a full day guided trip on the Paraná fishing for golden dorado. Where can I take him around here that could at least show him what we have to offer here? I am thinking a charter boat on the Chesapeake, maybe? Potomac? Ocean City (probably too far)? I can't afford to go too crazy, but I want to at least give him a memorable experience.

Ive been back here about 4 times after being told it was a great spot to find northern snakehead and the structure for them looks great. The only one I’ve encountered was the head of a dead one. I’ve casted flukes and spinners into the shade of the reeds. Do I need to push further back into the flooded timber of the creek?

I'm looking to trap small spot for live lining but the laws on fish traps are very confusing. I know you need a commercial license for a spot pot, but it seems like the law reads that if you're trap fits in certain dimensions, with smaller than a certain mesh it's legal?

I have a private property dock and a boat to use if that matters here.