Dorchester County, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is comprised of over 1700 miles of shoreline. Home to three major tributaries - the Choptank, Little Choptank, and Nanticoke Rivers - along with … Read More
See the Bay: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located in Dorchester County, MD, includes more than 28,000 acres of tidal marsh, hardwood and loblolly pine forests, freshwater wetlands, and croplands. The … Read More
Chesapeake Bay Fireworks Displays for the Fourth of July
Independence Day on the Chesapeake Bay is a special time filled with backyard barbecues, old-fashioned parades, and fireworks over the water. We wish all of our readers a safe and happy holiday. For … [Read More...]
Cecil County Angler Breaks Maryland White Catfish Record
According to the Maryland DNR, a North East man broke the Chesapeake Division state record for white catfish in the early morning hours of June 3. Brian Dvorak, an avid night angler, caught the fish … [Read More...]
June on the Chesapeake: Good Weather, Good Fishing
When I proposed this article last fall, I had no idea we would have the winter from the coldest part of Hell that carried well into spring. Everything has been late, and I can only hope conditions … Read More
June Boatshop Reports Presented by Bay Shore Marine
First of all, my apologies to Bill Judge of Judge Yachts for my incorrect identification of his Chesapeake 36 in last month’s column (see below). Our cold, windy, and wet reluctant spring, following … Read More
VIDEO: Baltimore Water Taxi Whiskey Cruise with Sagamore Spirit
We recently had the opportunity to take a whiskey cruise with Baltimore Water Taxi and Sagamore Spirit on one of the latest water taxis to hit the water, Billie's Voice. This is the fourth of the new … Read More
Nine Factors that Determine a Good Anchorage
One of the best parts of boating is the freedom to anchor anywhere and enjoy the peace and quiet of a secluded spot or the opportune access to a bustling waterfront area. We’ve dropped our anchor in … Read More
Winnebago Industries Acquires Chris-Craft From Stellican
Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, announced on June 4 that it has acquired Chris-Craft, an iconic recreational boat builder, from Stellican Ltd., which has … Read More
Operation Build a Reef Seeks Community Support to Seed Severn River with 50 Million Oysters
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and the Severn River Association (SRA) are seeking the community’s support to plant a total of 50 … Read More
Boat Review: Viking 37 Billfish, Compact Convertible
Years ago small convertible fishing boats were a dime a dozen, but these days it’s rare to see new models under 40 feet introduced. Viking broke that trend with the Viking 37 Billfish. This boat is … Read More
A Tale of Two Bivalves: Rappahannock River Oyster Aquaculture
Separated by the wide mouth of the Rappahannock River, two sets of aquaculture entrepreneurs employ radically different production practices in search of the perfect oyster. On the south side of the … Read More
Maryland Snakehead Record Broken With 19.9-inch Fish
It was a long, memorable Memorial Day weekend for 41-year-old Andrew “Andy” Fox of Mechanicsville. According to the Maryland DNR, Fox, along with two of his closest friends headed to Indian Head, … Read More
PT Boat 305: A Long Road to Restoration
You know what’s missing in Annapolis? A warship! Here we are home to the United States Naval Academy, and while the academy features a variety of small sailboats, the beautiful fleet of matching … Read More
