Chesapeake Bay News

The latest Chesapeake Bay news affecting powerboaters, anglers, and anyone living or working on the Chesapeake Bay. For Chesapeake business-related news, visit our Chesapeake Business News page.

March 8, 2016
When it comes to oyster restoration in Maryland’s part of the Chesapeake, very few issues generate such strong opinions as whether or not to mine the fossil shell from the upper Bay’s Man O’War Shoal.
March 7, 2016
Few names in the history of boat design inspire the awe of the Rybovitch legend.
March 3, 2016
You may choose marinas based on its pretty view, pool, proximity to your house or favorite boating grounds, ship’s store, or other services, but it’s the people who run the place that connect you t
March 1, 2016
Click here for the live feed! In 2014, a pair of Bald Eagles chose to make their nest high in a Tulip Poplar in the U.S
February 29, 2016
Update: There are now two confirmed fatalities in this incident.
February 29, 2016
Whether you’re looking to send your youngster to camp a few hours each day or several weeks at a time, there are kids camps around the Bay to fit just about every family’s needs.
February 26, 2016
The Chesapeake Bay is home to a rich and diverse ecosystem. As the largest estuary in the United States, its complex ecosystem is vitally important.
February 24, 2016
Update March 10 from the Maryland Natural Resources Police: The U.S.
February 23, 2016
Powerboats need a battery to start and to run the many electronic devices onboard. Some have electric trolling motors that require even more battery power.
February 19, 2016
Beginning with this issue, our new column Top Hook will highlight some of the best anglers, groundbreakers and record takers, tackle shop owners, and tackle innovators the Chesapeake and mid Atlantic
February 17, 2016
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Now through t
February 15, 2016
Readers outside the Chesapeake Bay area, please know that the temperature was in the 70s over Christmas. Seventy degrees, that is. Outside.
February 12, 2016
To accompany Ally Mann's article "Why Seagrass Matters" in the March issue of PropTalk, here are some int
February 11, 2016
The Maryland Department of the Environment's report on the November 2015 Middle River Fish Kill in Middle River, Maryland.