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Maryland Angler's Log - Share Your Catch!To post a report please email your name, hometown, photos, location information, and the content for your report to fishingreports@dnr.state.md.us. All information is optional, but encouraged. Important Note: If anyone in your picture is under 18 years of age, we must have a photo release signed by a parent/guardian before we can post your picture. By sending any photos or art to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources you are giving DNR permission to use the image(s) online and in print. You are also giving DNR permission to distribute the photo for non-commercial purposes to other media, print, digital and television for their use. You are not giving up your copyright, but are allowing the photo(s) to be used for educational and news purposes. All Photos will be made available on Fisheries Service Flickr Page. The Snakehead Contest is being incorporated into an Inland Freshwater Survey on the Volunteer Angler Creel Survey webpage. For 2013 the end-of-year random drawing will include anglers reporting snakeheads to the Anglers Log as well as anglers participating in the Volunteer Angler Creel Surveys. We encourage anglers to continue to report snakehead catches. The information is helping our biologists better understand how this invasive species increases its range. |
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Amanda Collins, Recreational Angler - Pasadena, MD
- Total Reports: 1
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Kayak Fishing in Pasadena
Type: Freshwater
Region: Southern
Location: Pasadena Private Pond
I caught this 4 lb 6 oz Largemouth in a small private, catch and release pond in Pasadena. It was the largest one I hooked up on and had a blast bringing it in on my kayak. The other bass are from the same pond as well.
I also caught a few nice sized chain pickerel at Loch Raven a month or two ago.
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Alan Klotz, Fisheries Biologist - Total Reports: 52
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Fishing Report From The North Branch
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: North Branch Potomac River
Here are a few pictures of fish waiting to be caught in the North Branch Potomac River's Zero Creel Limit Trout Fishing Area and the overlapping Black Bass Catch and Return Fishing Area from the McCoole Fisheries Management Area downstream five miles to the Gary Yoder Fisheries Management Area at Black Oak, and then downstream another 9 miles to the Pinto Area. Both Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout were found in these sections of the river, however at lower abundance levels compared to upstream areas (Westernport to McCoole). Trout were found in the faster runs and the very deep pools. A lot of scrappy Smallmouth Bass averaging about 6 to 10 inches were collected, however we did not collect a lot of quality-sized bass. The abundance of the smaller bass should bode well for the future. We observed good numbers of Fallfish - a large minnow species, so anglers can expect to catch a bunch of these fish that fight just like a trout. There are public access sites at the McCoole Fisheries Management Area and downstream at the Gary Yoder Fisheries Management Area. The Pinto area currently has no public access, so permission from private property owners needs to be secured before accessing the river at this location. Also, there are some boulder-strewn runs - especially between McCoole and Black Oak, so canoeist should use caution in this section of the river.
Pictured is Fisheries Technician Jon Folk with 1) Smallmouth Bass 2) Brown Trout 3) Rainbow Trout 4) Fallfish
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Danny Villanueva, Recreational Angler - Total Reports: 5
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Good Action at Loch Raven
Type: Freshwater
Region: Central
Location: Loch Raven Reservoit
The action was very good on Saturday afternoon at Loch Raven Resevoir. The Chain Pickerel and Crappies bit well for my sons Josh and Neil Villanueva. A small Bull Minnow on a Hildebrandt Spinner is always a favorite.
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Spencer Aguilar, Recreational Angler - Total Reports: 2
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Chunky Bass at Local Pond
Type: Freshwater
Region:
Location: Local Pond
I decided to try some early morning Father's Day fishing. I hit a local pond in the area for about an hour or so. I was able to produce this chunky bass. Not bad for a Father's Day gift. He was released to fight another day.
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Tyler Lillard, Recreational Angler - Total Reports: 1
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Mark Hogan, Recreational Angler - Milford, DE
- Total Reports: 1
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Marshyhope Snakehead
Type: Tidal
Region: Eastern
Location: Marshyhope
I was bass fishing last night on Marshyhope and caught this snakehead close to route 392 (Harrison Ferry Rd) bridge. I did not measure the fish. I filleted the fish and still have remains in freezer till Monday when the trash comes.
Thought you would like to know in case you have not had reports yet for Marshyhope. This is first one I have heard of.
DNR Response: Thanks for reporting that catch of the snakehead to us! It is the first confirmed snakehead that has been reported on the Marshyhope this year. There have been a few catches in the past 3 – 4 years, but not many. Your removal of that fish will help improve the odds that snakehead will not become established in the Marshyhope in the future. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the meal!
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Vannak Heng, Recreational Angler - Total Reports: 3
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Father And Son Fishing At Bill Burton Pier
Type: Tidal
Region: Eastern
Location: Choptank River
Samuth Keo in the Lazy Panda T-shirt and his son Rhym Keo enjoying Father's Day by just fishing. He told me any man can help create a child but it takes a real man to love, cherish and raise that child. Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Daddy's out there!!
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Graham Rykiel, Recreational Angler - Towson, MD
- Total Reports: 1
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Having a Blast at Loch Raven
Type: Freshwater
Region: Central
Location: Loch Raven Reservoir
My buddy and I went out to Loch Raven Reservoir for two hours after Thursday's storm and to my amazement, I caught this 4 lb 21 inch smallmouth! After that we bagged about six or seven more 1 to 2 lb bass! We had an absolute blast!
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Lloyd Yavener, Recreational Angler - Laytonsville, MD
- Total Reports: 1
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
Father Daughter Fishing For Rockfish
Type: Chesapeake
Region: Middle Bay
Location: Tolly Point
My daughter Mimi Yavener (pictured) caught this 27" striper while we were out together for Father's Day, Sunday June 16th. We were fishing in 35' of water off Tolly Point in the middle bay, and were using cut bait. We caught our limit on the incoming tide in the morning.
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Marcial Amigo, Recreational Angler - Edgewater, Maryland
- Total Reports: 5
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Posted on June 19, 2013 | Permalink
White Perch in Spa Creek
Type: Tidal
Region: Southern
Location: Spa Creek Bridge
White Perch could not resist spinnerbaits with white Mr.Twister tails. There were plenty of stout perch—casting parallel to shore from the north side of Spa Bridge and jigging down from both sides of the base of the bridge.
