Posts Tagged ‘Fishing’
Three License-Free Fishing Days in Maryland Scheduled for 2023
All Maryland residents and visitors will get an opportunity to enjoy license-free fishing days on Saturday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 10th, and Tuesday, July 4th. On these days, any individual may catch and possess finfish for recreational purposes in any tidal and nontidal waters of Maryland, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. All…
Read MoreMarlin Make It to Scales on 4th Day of White Marlin Open
On day 4 of the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, there are finally marlin that qualify for prize money. A 511-pound Blue Marlin taken by a Maryland fisherman fishing out of Fenwick Island is the first and so far only qualifier in the blue marlin division, and would be worth $960-thousand. A Texas angler…
Read More408 Boats Sign Up for White Marlin Open
408 boats are registered to take part in the 49th annual White Marlin Open, which begins today in Ocean City.Each boat is permitted to fish on any three of the five fishing days through this Friday. Up to $8.6-million in prize money is up for grabs. An estimated 292 boats were out fishing Monday.In addition…
Read MoreSeason’s 1st White Marlin Catch Worth $5,000
Friday Fishing Frenzy Forecast At White Marlin Open
Boats are heading out for the final day of the 48th White Marlin Open in Ocean City. On day four, the “Reel Chaos” hauled in a 60-pound tuna worth $85,000 in prize money, and the daily dolphin prize of $20,000 was a 25-pounder caught by Will Emmert on the “Boy’s Toy.” The Fender Bender’s opening-day…
Read MoreVIDEO | Fishing Crew Rescued On 1st Day Of White Marlin Open
Update: The Coast Guard Tuesday released an account of Monday’s rescue at sea: The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of six people on Monday, 60 miles east of Chincoteague, Virginia, with the help of a good Samaritan. No injuries were reported, but the 34-foot pleasure craft was determined to be unrecoverable. Watchstanders at Coast Guard…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Draws 444 Boats, Offers $9-Million In Prize Money
The 2021 White Marlin Open looks to be a record-setter, with $9-million in prize money on the line and 444 boats registered for the fishing tournament in Ocean City. Each of the boats can choose any three of the five fishing days to take to the water. Boats parade daily through the Inlet starting at…
Read MoreWagamons Pond Boat Ramp Replacement Begins Thursday
A four-month closure of the Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot in Milton is scheduled to start Thursday. The boat ramp will be rebuilt, a deteriorated bulkhead will be replaced and other upgrades are planned. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the nearby fishing pier and parking lot on the Broadkill River will…
Read MoreDec. Brings Several Hunting Seasons To Del.
Several hunting and trapping seasons will start in Delaware during December. The special antler-less deer hunting season will begin Saturday December 12th. Deer hunting will be permitted on the following two Sundays this year. Duck hunting season begins December 11th. DNREC provided this schedule of hunting seasons Monday: Hunting: ● Beaver: Dec. 1 to March 20,…
Read MoreMan Taken to Hospital in Cardiac Arrest after Fishing Boat Mishap
White Marlin Open May Add Virtual Viewing Spot
The White Marlin Open is looking to sail on this summer in Ocean City. During a Council work session Tuesday, members were updated on the Open’s progress in dealing with the parameters of the COVID-19 pandemic as the event draws closer. Its legal counsel Joe Moore also said about 25 additional boats are interested in…
Read MoreGreat White Shark Thrills Boaters Off Ocean City
A Great White Shark does not seem to be camera-shy. Reportedly, a group that was fishing and people on another boat captured video of a Great White Shark off Ocean City this week. The shark at one point breached the water FishinOC.com said one up close and personal video came from Steven White, Captain Mark…
Read MoreMaryland To Offer License-Free Fishing Days
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to experience the state’s waterways during license-free fishing days this upcoming summer season. On June 1, June 8 and July 4, everyone will get the chance to fish without need for a license, trout stamp or registration. This is an annual tradition in Maryland, taking place…
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