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November 5, 2026 Habitat: Oyster Reefs, Grasses, Water & More David Sikorski — Coastal Conservation Association Maryland & Virginia David will provide insights on recreational fishing, CCA habitat programs, Living Reef Action Campaign, oyster advocacy, MARI partnerships, and volunteer engagement. Julie Luecke — Chesapeake Bay…

Notes from the Cockpit: Anglers, Unite!

November 5, 2026

It won’t come as a shock to anyone reading these words that recreational anglers often have a difficult time getting the powers that be to listen to their concerns. In fact, we’re generally the last…

2026 Cover Contest

November 3, 2026

It’s that time of year again—time to send in your submissions for the FishTalk Cover Contest! Here’s How it Works: Submit your favorite fishing photo now through November 4, 2026. One photo…

Wellcraft 243 Fisherman Center Console: Angling Evolution

November 3, 2026

One of the standout new boats we checked out at this year’s boat shows was the Wellcraft 243 Fisherman. Wellcraft had a 242 Fisherman for years, and if you guessed the 243 was a slightly evolved and…

Rowdy Lures for Rockfish

October 5, 2026

There are few moments in fishing more frustrating than marking a massive school that refuses to bite. Many of us have been presented at one time or another with a lit-up fish finder that results not…

Three Tactics for Fall Flounder Fishing

October 3, 2026

Whether you’re on the Bay or at the beach, as the waters begin to cool off for fall you know that the flounder are going to start feeding. As long as the waters don’t get churned and discolored by a…

Outboard Motors

October 1, 2026

If you are looking looking for a new outboard motor for your fishing boat, here you can find a local dealer in the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic region. Below you will find marine engine dealers…

Fishing Forecast for October, 2026

October 1, 2026

Sign up for our email list and you'll get a weekly overview of the bites on the Bay, along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and in freshwater venues. Subscribe for Premium Access to FishTalk's fishing reports…

Notes from the Cockpit: Middle Bay Water Quality Testing

September 28, 2026

Water, water, everywhere… and a bunch of it that fish can’t live in. Or crabs, or oysters, or anything else, because it’s anoxic. As in, there’s no oxygen. Just imagine if you were walking down the…

Fishing North by Northwest of Love Point

September 26, 2026

Recent surveys by the National Ocean Service (NOS) collected hydrographic data needed for chart updates to provide improved sonar data coverage for the Upper Bay, from the Bay Bridge to north by…

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