It has become more and more difficult to find a way to recycle the LDPE plastic that is used for wrapping boats in the winter. Luckily, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) has found a … Read More
New and Exciting Boats at the 2018 Bay Bridge Boat Show
There will be more than 400 boats throughout the Bay Bridge Boat Show, April 27-29, but here's a sampling of new and exciting boats you won't want to miss. Several of these can be found on the … Read More
Maryland’s Underwater Grasses Exceed Record 60,000 Acres
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports 2017 was the third consecutive record-breaking year for underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of Chesapeake Bay. An annual Baywide … [Read More...]
Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Stranded Boaters from Patapsco River
A Maryland State Police helicopter crew performed a hoist rescue for three people who ran their recreational vessel aground and were inaccessible for rescue by other methods on Sunday, April 22 in … [Read More...]
Eight Things to Do on Kent Island, Maryland
Driving east onto Kent Island from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, or arriving from the west along a bustling Route 50, it’s hard to imagine the English establishing Kent Fort in 1631 and its wild, … Read More
43 Inch Rockfish Wins Boatyard Bar & Grill Tournament
The 17th annual Boatyard Bar & Grill Spring Fishing Tournament was held on April 21, opening day of Maryland's spring trophy rockfish season. This is a catch, photo, release tournament that … Read More
2018 Maryland Striped Bass Regulations and Opening Day Fishing Previews
2018 Maryland Striped Bass RegulationsSpring Trophy Season April 21-May 15. One fish per person per day, minimum size 35 inches.Chesapeake Bay from Brewerton Channel to the MD-VA Line, … Read More
Body of Missing Boater on Chester River Recovered
At around 8 a.m. this morning, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reported that the search was on for a man who fell overboard from a boat on the Chester River. The search included the … Read More
Updated Fish Consumption Advisories on New, Interactive Map
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has announced the development of an interactive map that provides modernized, user-friendly information on fish consumption advisories. It is one of … Read More
BoatUS Warns Against President’s Proposal to Sell E15 Year-Round
A proposal by President Trump to allow the sale of E15 (15 percent ethanol) gasoline year-round has set off alarm bells at the nation’s largest boating advocacy group, Boat Owners Association of The … Read More
Captain Brandon Meshey, New Owner of Four TowBoatUS Locations
Capt. Brandon Meshey, the new owner of TowBoatUS Chesapeake City, a 24-hour on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, has been a Chesapeake Bay boater for the majority of his … Read More
Bay Bridge Paddle Needs Powerboat Volunteers
The Bay Bridge Paddle, presented by ABC Events, will take place June 2, 2018, launching from Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. And they need powerboat volunteers!This event will bring together … Read More
Six Facts You Might Not Have Known About Ospreys
Have you tuned in recently to the Explore.org and Chesapeake Conservancy's osprey wildlife webcam? The camera is positioned on a nest in a secret location in the Chesapeake Bay, home to ospreys Tom … Read More
Maryland DNR Submits Revised Striped Bass Regulations
On Friday, April 6, the Maryland DNR removed the proposed emergency regulations to mandate circle hooks and reduce the striped bass size limit to 19-inches for 2018. Just in today, DNR has submitted … Read More
