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Learn to Fish in Maryland

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More information on Circle Hooks and Fishing Best Practices are available here:  

  • This page contains information about Catch and Release Best Practices from NOAA
  • Catch and Release information from Maryland Department of Natural Resources*
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View a pdf of how to be a Responsible Angler​​


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