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Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Fishing Report - DailyChesapeake Bay Fishing Update: Shad, Perch, Cats, and Snakeheads BitingCHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING REPORT - April 30, 2025Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing update around the Chesapeake. Weather's been a bit erratic lately, but things are starting to stabilize as we head into May.The shad run is still going strong but starting to taper off. If you want to get in on this action, better head out soon. Over at Mason Springs and Fletcher's Cove, anglers have been having epic days, with some folks landing over 100 fish between them! Silver spoons have been the top producer, but darts are working well too. For...2025-04-3003 min
Mudfish AdventuresPat Murray of CCA Talks Redfish, Conservation, and the Power of Coastal StewardshipIn this special episode of the Mudfish Adventures Podcast, Captain Steve “Scooby” Stubbe sits down with none other than Pat Murray, President of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). With over two decades of leadership at CCA and a deep history as a professional fishing guide in Galveston Bay, Pat shares his remarkable journey from Texas waters to leading one of the most influential conservation organizations in the country. 🎙️ Topics covered in this episode include: The origins and mission of the Coastal Conservation Association, born in 1977 by 14 concerned anglers in Houston. The historic legislative battle th...2025-04-2345 min
Chesapeake Bay Baltimore Washington D.C. Daily Fishing ReportChesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Catfish Bonanza, Stripers Still Closed, Mild Spring DayThis is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Sunday, April 20, 2025, focusing on the Baltimore and DC region.First light broke around 6:20 a.m. this morning, and sunset will be about 7:48 p.m. Winds are light out of the northwest and we have a mild spring day with scattered clouds and highs in the mid 60s. The tide is working through a morning low, pushing in through late morning and peaking midafternoon, which should help get the fish moving.You’ll want to steer clear of striped bass for now. Maryland’s striped bass clos...2025-04-2002 minChesapeake Bay Baltimore Washington D.C. Daily Fishing ReportChesapeake Bay Fishing Report April 2025: Catfish, Shad, and Perch on the BiteThis is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for April 19, 2025, focusing on the Baltimore and Washington D.C. region.Let’s start with today’s conditions and tides. We’re looking at typical early spring temps, with some chilly mornings but warmer afternoons. Sunrise was right around 6:22 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:45 p.m. The forecast calls for light winds and a bit of overcast, with the rivers running a little high from recent rains. That means higher, maybe muddier water and improved action for bottom feeders and migratory species.Tidal charts for to...2025-04-1903 minChesapeake Bay, Virginia Fishing Report - DailyChesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Blue Cats, Shad, and Perch Bite Strong in Early SpringMorning folks this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for April 16 2025. We’re finally into that true spring swing and the Bay is serving up some solid action if you know where to look and what to target.Let’s start with the conditions. Today sunrise hit at 628am and sunset will be at 740pm. High tide came just after midnight around 129am with another high at 1252pm. Low tides are at 753am and again at 740pm so plan your trip around that moving water for best results. We’ve had cooler temps lately but it’s t...2025-04-1603 minChesapeake Bay Baltimore Washington D.C. Daily Fishing ReportChesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Blue Cats, Perch, and More for a Productive Day on the WaterGood morning anglers! Here’s your Chesapeake Bay area fishing report for Saturday, April 12, 2025. Today brings promising conditions, so grab your gear and hit the water.The sun rose at 6:32 AM and will set at 7:39 PM, giving us plenty of daylight for some solid fishing. Tides for Baltimore are as follows: a high tide at 7:11 AM, another at 7:29 PM, and low tides at 1:06 AM and 2:03 PM. The tidal coefficient is high today, meaning stronger currents—good movement for fish activity.Blue catfish are the stars of the show right now across the Chesapeake Bay. These invasive fish...2025-04-1202 min
Climate BreakRerun: Municipal Investment in Clean Energy Tech through Community Choice Aggregation, with Rob ShawWhat is Community Choice Aggregation?Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a system that allows local governments to purchase power directly from an energy supplier other than the existing utility. This means that while the existing utility continues to deliver the power, the CCA buys and generates the power itself, potentially from renewable sources. CCAs continue to pay fees to the existing utility for energy transmission and backup power. While not required, CCAs can set ambitious climate goals that exceed state-mandated targets and drive decarbonization efforts by investing in emerging clean energy technologies. CCAs can take risks to...2024-12-2501 minChesapeake Bay Baltimore Washington D.C. Daily Fishing ReportChesapeake Bay Fishing Update: Striped Bass Catch-and-Release, Patapsco Hotspot, and Pickerel ChampionshipFor December 20, 2024, the fishing scene in the Chesapeake Bay, particularly around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas, is shaping up to be quite interesting despite the closing of the striped bass season in Maryland waters on December 10th. Though the season is closed, catch and release fishing is still permitted.### Tidal and Weather ConditionsToday, the tidal conditions are as follows: low tide at 5:07 AM with a height of 1.23 meters (4.05 ft), high tide at 10:04 AM with a height of 1.42 meters (4.67 ft), low tide again at 4:10 PM with a height of 1.19 meters (3.92 ft), and finally, high tide...2024-12-2003 min
#RockStarLife: Coffee BreakI Dont Dream of Labor (Part Two)For this two-part Coffee Break, I beamed down at CCBC (Community College of Baltimore County) in Essex, Maryland to have a chat with Mallory Kimmel. Mallory is an artist, social sculptor, and curator of a new art exhibition titled "I Don't Dream of Labor" at The Galleries at CCBC. For part two, we go into crafting as fine art, her grad school experience in Northern California at CCA (California College of the Arts), her fabulous works “Two Person Tampon” and “Hands-free Spoon”, and her experience curating “I don’t dream of Labor”. ENJOY!! Make sure to check out Mallory’s we...2024-03-1943 min
In Our Backyard Podcast53. Conserving Maryland's Coastline with a Living ReefJesse Howe is the Assistant Director of the Coastal Conservation Association, Maryland (CCA) whose purpose is to advise and educate the public on the conservation of our marine resources. They seek to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.
One of the main projects CCA does are living reefs, which are reef balls that they create in the Chesapeake Bay to provide important habitat for oysters and other estuarine critters and they are valued in both fresh and Bay waters...2024-02-0230 min
Fishing the DMV183 - Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass APOCALYPSE with David SikorskiOn this episode of Fishing the DMV, we are talking about the overall health of the striped bass population in the Chesapeake Bay with David Sikorski. After multiple years of diminishing Striper reproduction what is the future of the striped bass population in the Chesapeake Bay?? David Sikorski will walk us through the data. Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Sign up for CCA newsle...2023-10-262h 05
Fishing the DMV183 - Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass APOCALYPSE with David SikorskiOn this episode of Fishing the DMV, we are talking about the overall health of the striped bass population in the Chesapeake Bay with David Sikorski. After multiple years of diminishing Striper reproduction what is the future of the striped bass population in the Chesapeake Bay?? David Sikorski will walk us through the data. Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Sign up for CCA newsletters & consider joining CCA. A membership is a national members...2023-10-262h 05Climate BreakMunicipal Investment in Clean Energy Tech through Community Choice Aggregation, with Rob ShawWhat is Community Choice Aggregation?Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a system that allows local governments to purchase power directly from an energy supplier other than the existing utility. This means that while the existing utility continues to deliver the power, the CCA buys and generates the power itself, potentially from renewable sources. CCAs continue to pay fees to the existing utility for energy transmission and backup power. While not required, CCAs can set ambitious climate goals that exceed state-mandated targets and drive decarbonization efforts by investing in emerging clean energy technologies. CCAs can take risks to...2023-05-2401 minFishing the DMV56 - David Sikorski of the Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission (SFAC)On this episode of fishing the DMV we have the privilege of talk to Chair of the Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission David Sikorski on the state of the Chesapeake Bay.David Sikorski is a native Marylander and lifelong and avid sportsman For many years, he worked in a small family residential building and real estate business where he largely focused on rental property management and new home sales. With an interest in policy, a knack for understanding science, and a love for fishing and the outdoors, David gravitated towards Coastal Conservation Association(CCA) Maryland in 2005 and began volunteering as a part...2022-08-162h 31Fishing the DMV56 - David Sikorski of the Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission (SFAC)On this episode of fishing the DMV we have the privilege of talk to Chair of the Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission David Sikorski on the state of the Chesapeake Bay.David Sikorski is a native Marylander and lifelong and avid sportsman For many years, he worked in a small family residential building and real estate business where he largely focused on rental property management and new home sales. With an interest in policy, a knack for understanding science, and a love for fishing and the outdoors, David gravitated towards Coastal Conservation Association(CCA) Maryland in 2005...2022-08-162h 31
Restaurant RadioTraining for PerformanceChef David Ivey-Soto shares his concept of "Training for Performance". This approach is about training, teaching and empowering staff to learn new skills, earn more money and create value for themselves and the business.David Ivey-Soto MBA, CEC®, CCA® has diverse national and international foodservice experience providing him with the insight and experience to share his expertise. David Ivey-Soto earned an AOS from the Culinary Institute of America in 1990, was on the Dean’s List, served as the Student Council President, and worked as Sommelier de Vin. He was selected as a Fellow of the Culinary Institute of Ame...2022-03-1335 min
Ms BJ Martin’s Snails With No ShellsMeet International Empowerment Life Coach, Author &Speaker Nathaniel X. RossNathaniel X. Ross was raised in poverty on the streets of Baltimore City, and is a product of the Baltimore Public School system. He was fortunate enough to meet influential individuals such as Mayor, Clarence H. Du Burns, State Senator, Nathan C. Irby, Governor, William Donald Schaffer, Director, Carolyn, Stith, Senator, Robert L. Douglass, and a host of others. Meeting these strong, powerful leaders changed the course of his life and allowed him the privilege of attending and graduating college, where he met people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
Nathaniel X. Ross is an international empowerment life coach certified...2022-02-1735 min
Blackwaters Edge PodcastEpisode 63 - Dave SikorskiOn this episode, we sit down with Dave Sikorski from CCA MD!Sign up for the Snakehead Mayhem Tournament HERE: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/snakehead-mayhemThe 2021 Snakehead Championship Series sponsored by Anglers Sport Center continues Saturday June 19th with the Snakehead Mayhem Tournament!! It's $50 to enter and anglers will be accumulating points across 4 tournaments to be crowned the Snakehead Angler of the Year sponsored by Coastal Conservation Association Maryland's Great Chesapeake Invasives Count.There are also optional Calcuttas to enter for $10 each:Heaviest Snakehead of the tournament sponsored by Bassrack Outdoors2021-06-111h 12Blackwaters Edge PodcastEpisode 49 - Dave SikorskiOn this episode, we sit down with Dave Sikorski. Dave is the CCA Maryland Executive Director.Make sure to join the communities over at Snakeheadlife.com, Sikalife.com and our brand new Photos ONLY group at SnakeheadUSA.com!2021-02-191h 07
Club and Resort TalksAfter a Traumatic Year, Chef Rich Hoffman Is Cautiously OptimisticRich Hoffman, CEC, CCA, AAC, is the Executive Chef at the Country Club of Maryland. After a challenging 2020, Chef Hoffman is cautiously optimistic about the year ahead and what it might hold for outdoor dining, menus and banquets. In this episode, sponsored by TABASCO, he discusses lessons learned and future plans.2020-12-2309 minBlackwaters Edge PodcastEpisode 21 - David SikorskiOn this episode, we sit down with David Sikorski. David is the Executive Director of CCA Maryland. For those looking for Barry's contact info, his cell phone is 717-577-74372020-05-1546 min
What's On The LineEpisode 10 - Brett Fitzgerald - Angler Action FoundationA passionate angler, turned data "expert" and citizen science leader, Brett Fitzgerald is the Executive Director of the Angler Action Foundation. Listen along to find out how iAngler, and the Angler Action Foundation is helping lead the way with volunteer catch data, and positive support for the conservation and management of some top notch Florida fisheries and more!
Log your catch: http://www.angleraction.org/
Find out more about the Angler Action Foundation here: http://angleractionfoundation.com/
https://www.ianglertournament.com/
Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)2020-02-241h 28
Rut and River Pursuits PodcastCCA Maryland - Dave SikorskiIn this week's Sonic Campfire our Guest-Host is Dave Sikorski, Executive Director of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. Dave gives us the low down on some important striped bass regulation changes. You won't want to miss this. Let's check it out.
For more Sonic Campfires go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/
Instagram: cca_md
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Rut and River Pursuits PodcastCCA Maryland - Dave SikorskiIn this week's Sonic Campfire our Guest-Host is Dave Sikorski, Executive Director of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. Dave gives us the low down on some important striped bass regulation changes. You won't want to miss this. Let's check it out. For more Sonic Campfires go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ Instagram: cca_md Brought to you by Protection First Class Outdoors. PFC Lube is designed to protect your gear from the harshest conditions you'll ever face. Get your PFC Lubricant & Protectant today by visting https://www.pfcoutdoors.com.2020-02-161h 16
What's On The LineEpisode 9 - Chris Horton - Rec Angler State Data & More...Chris Horton from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation shares some great information about efforts in the Gulf of Mexico that states have put in place to better manage recreational fishing. We talked red snapper and striped bass, two of the nations largest recreational fisheries.
Check out more about Chris, and some articles on this topic @ http://congressionalsportsmen.org/about/staff/chris-horton
Congressionalsportsmen.org
Instagram: @congressionalsportsmen
Facebook: @congressionalsportsmen
Twitter: @hunterandangler
Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)2020-02-141h 05
What's On The LineEpisode 8 - Capt Tom Weaver - AnnapolisFishing Guide, boat builder, world class sailer, dad, and more. Capt. Tom Weaver spent some Labor Day Weekend time with us to chat about his family friendly fishing operation out of Annapolis. We also talked a bit about management polices, experiences on the water and much more.
https://fishwithweaver.com/
Call Tom Today - 410-533-0928
Instagram: @fishwithweaver @eastportdog
Facebook: @fishwithtom
Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)2019-09-131h 29
What's On The LineEpisode 7 - Capt Tyler Nonn - Tidewater ChartersIn this episode Tyler Nonn of Tidewater Charters joins us to share his experiences as a full time guide on the Chesapeake for the spring, summer, and fall and in the Florida Keys over the winter.
We talk about Stripers, Cobia, Redfish and more, Tyler is a light tackle expert, and has a deep understanding of what makes anglers successful, and some great views on how we need to manage our shared public resources.
Call/Text Tyler today - 443-553-0277
Instagram: @tidewatercharters
https://www.instagram.com/tidewatercharters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tidewater-Charters-104300489682566/
http://twcharters.com/
Music: Tom Lagana "...2019-08-221h 21
What's On The LineEpisode 6 - Lower Delmarva Adventures w/ CL Marshall And Bill HallIn this episode join in on a chat aboard the Fish Bone during White Marlin Open week with two life long friends about their experiences throughout a lifetime of outdoor pursuits on the lower Delmarva peninsula. We talk red drum, ducks, trout, flounder, white marlin open and more…
Together CL Marshall and Bill Hall both have an endless number of stories to share. As avid anglers, hunters, and rabble rousers, some of their tales can be told, some may never be repeated, and others might have to be twisted just a bit to protect the innocent.
CL is a native of...2019-08-091h 02
What's On The LineEpisode 5 - Chesapeake Panfish Shop TalkSummer is here, the water and air are HOT, and it's the perfect time to lay off the stripers. White Perch are hanging around live hard bottom, pilings, rock piles, bridges and grass beds, and many other species are available for willing anglers.
In this episode Shawn Kimbro is joined by CCA member and avid angler Adam Smith to share some thoughts on how to catch what are arguably the most accessible fish for anglers in the region.
Head over to www.chesapeakelighttackle.com to pick up Chesapeake Panfish, or stop by your favorite local Maryland tackle shop and pick...2019-07-151h 18
What's On The LineEpisode 4 - A Chat With Tony Tochterman 6/18/19The first of many chats with Tony Tochterman of Tochterman's Fishing Tackle.
Located at 1925 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD Tochterman's is the oldest continuously operating tackle shop in the country. Started in 1916, the family business has been a fixture of the Baltimore community ever since.
Stop by Tochterman's today for all of your tackle needs, and check them out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TochtermansFishing/
or Instagram: @tochtermansfishingtackle
Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)2019-06-211h 10
What's On The LineEpisode 3 - Fish In OC w/ Scott Lenox (Ocean City, Maryland)Scott Lenox from Fish In OC filled us in on all things Fishing in Ocean City Maryland.
Fishing Reports, guides and charters, local tackle shops...you name it!
Check out: http://www.fishinoc.com
https://www.facebook.com/fishinoc/
https://hookedonoc.com/
https://fishnpaddle.com/
Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)2019-06-061h 12
What's On The LineEpisode 2 - Monster Snakehead HuntFor Episode 2 we sat down with Mike from Anglers Sport Center, Joe Love, MD DNR'sTidal Bass Manager, and Josh Newhard, a biologist from the USFWS Chesapeake Field Office to talk Northern Snakeheads.
Don't miss out on Angler's Monster Snakehead Hunt, and all of the new fishing opportunities presented by this "unwanted" guest.
Check out the links below for much more information on northern snakeheads.
Monster Snakehead Hunt : 5/27/2019 Memorial Day – 9/2/2019 Labor Day
https://www.anglerssportcenter.com/monster-snakehead-hunt/
Anglers Fishing Reports: 410-757-3442 or kevin@anglersannapolis.com
6/8/2019 Freedom & Fishing Snakehead Derby
https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/snakehead_derby.aspx
State Resources:
MD...2019-05-231h 11
What's On The LineEpisode 1 - PART 2 of 2 - Striped Bass Shop TalkPart 2 of Episode 1 - Striped Bass Shop Talk. The conversation continues....
Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (http://www.tomlagana.net/)2019-05-2035 min
Rut and River Pursuits PodcastCCA Maryland - David SikorskiMarch Striper Madness continues and the crew is joined by Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Executive Director, David Sikorski. Listen in as Dave talks to us about striper habitat, the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the importance of the oyster, and all the great things that the CCA Maryland is doing...oh yeah, and he's a heck of a fisherman too.
For more Sonic Campfire go to www.rutandriverpursuits.com
Instagram: @cca_md
Web: https://www.ccamd.org2019-03-171h 10
Rut and River Pursuits PodcastCCA Maryland - David SikorskiMarch Striper Madness continues and the crew is joined by Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Executive Director, David Sikorski. Listen in as Dave talks to us about striper habitat, the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the importance of the oyster, and all the great things that the CCA Maryland is doing...oh yeah, and he's a heck of a fisherman too. For more Sonic Campfire go to www.rutandriverpursuits.com Follow us on social media by searching Rut and River Pursuits. Music: The Native Howl Instagram: @cca_md Web: https://www...2019-03-171h 10
Everything Co-op with Vernon OakesVernon Oakes 1470984935 8112016 – Gina Schaefer, Co - Founder Of ACE HardwareGina Schaefer Co-Founder & CEO of 11 ACE Hardware Stores appears on Everything Co-op. Vernon and Gina discuss the evolution of her business, how she and her husband Marc have integrated cooperative principles into their business practices, and how they have been able to open 11 stores in several markets in twelve years. Gina Schaefer is the Co-Founder and CEO of 11 Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to eleven stores in a twelve year period, and with her husband leads a multi-million dollar small business...2018-01-0150 min
The Open Fly PodcastEpisode 10 - Redfish, Bluefish and Stripers with CCA, then we go down to the Ozarks with Brian WiseWe start off by trying to repair our relations with our brethren across the northern border, then move on to Maryland where stripers and other fish face a variety of challenges. Morgan of CCA lets us in on what's going on there with commercial harvest, and combating it with angler restraint.
Brian Wise joins us for Guide Stories to tell about his excitement in fishing some of Missouri's lesser known fisheries. Big trout, big streamers, and western style rivers. It made us rethink our preconceived visions of what happens in that part of the world.2014-03-251h 45