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NOTICE: Weekend and holiday reservations required at some of Maryland's State Parks

New day pass reservation system requires all visitors to reserve their day-use passes in advance, at specific parks, to reduce overcrowding

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Harford County High School Student Named 20th FishMaryland Master Angler

Harford County High School Student Named 20th FishMaryland Master Angler

Nathan Choinski began fishing and pursuing the Master Angler title in 2020

Baltimore County Angler Named 19th FishMaryland Master Angler

Baltimore County Angler Named 19th FishMaryland Master Angler

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Sustainable Population in 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Sustainable Population in 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey

Next year’s blue crab stock assessment expected to inform management options, help better understand low juvenile recruitment

Get Hooked on Blue Catfish! Comprehensive List of 2025 Blue Catfish Fishing Tournaments in Maryland

Get Hooked on Blue Catfish! Comprehensive List of 2025 Blue Catfish Fishing Tournaments in Maryland

Shawn Kimbro Named 2025 Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award Recipient

Shawn Kimbro Named 2025 Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award Recipient

Maryland DNR 2025 Photo Contest is Underway!

Maryland DNR 2025 Photo Contest is Underway!

Graphic link to Maryland Fishing regulations

Graphic link to Striped Bass Information

graphic link to the Tide Finder

graphic link to the Fishing Report

graphic link to the Angler's Log

graphic link to the Fishing Maps page

Retrieving Data

DNR Calendar icon

Find Fisheries meetings, events
and more on the calendar.

FishMaryland web page link

Register your catch for a FishMaryland Certificate

FishMaryland is a free year-round tournament showcasing Maryland's sport fishing opportunities.

link to DNR Mobile Application information page

Enjoying Maryland’s great outdoors has never been easier!

Fish Consumption Advisories

Water Contact Advisory

Fish Kill Information

Maryland Seafood webpage link

marylandsbest.maryland.gov/seafood-eat-food
marylandsbest.maryland.gov/

Fish and Hunt Maryland webpage link

fishandhuntmaryland.com

Natural Resources Police News

NRP News

Maryland Wildlife Crime Stoppers

call or text 443-433-4112, email mwc.dnr@maryland.gov,

or report violations using the department’s free mobile app.

The Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline 1-800-628-9944