Maryland Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Season Opens April 16
by TBC Press on 02/26/16
The spring season for the state fish, striped bass, kicks off on April 16 in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Spring recreational fishing opportunities for striped bass, locally known as rockfish, will run from April 16 through May 15, with a catch limit of one fish per person, per day, 35 inches or larger.
For Maryland anglers, the spring trophy rockfish season is more than just a new opportunity to fish, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service Director Dave Blazer said. The season signals the beginning of spring and the return of milder temperatures, fresh seafood, and the chance to spend time with family and friends out on the water.... READ MORE
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