Species
Maryland State Fish, most famous catch in the Bay, and best targeted during their spring and fall migrations. Notable for the dark stripes across its body.
What is Striped Bass/Rockfish?
Striped Bass creel limit: # per person.
What is 1 per person?
This piece of safety equipment should be worn whenever you're on a boat to help prevent drowning.
What is a Life Jacket?
Attaches hooks, lures, and swivels to line.
What is Improved Clinch Knot?
Throwing a bait or lure out.
What is Casting?
Invasive species in the Chesapeake that is able to survive on land for up to four days in the right conditions.
What is Snakehead?
Striped Bass slot size: #" to 24".
What is 19" to 24"?
Before casting, you should look around to make sure nobody is in the path of this sharp piece of fishing equipment.
What is a Hook?
Very strong and easy to tie; great for hooks and lures.
What is the Palomar Knot?
Pulling a bait or lure behind a moving boat.
What is Trolling?
Smaller fish that is known by the distinctive black spot just behind its gills.
What is Spot?
What is the minimum size limit for flounder from June 1 to December 31 in 2026?
What is 17.5"?
What can help sun exposure/dehidration? (Minimum of 1 Answer)
What is Sunscreen, Hat, Water?
Versatile knot used for attaching tackle and joining lines.
What is the Uni Knot?
Placing bait near the bottom to target bottom-dwelling fish.
What is Bottom Fishing?
This flat-bodied fish swims on its side, has both eyes on one side of its head, and is commonly found along sandy or muddy bottoms.
What is Flounder?
Creel limit for White Perch?
What is there is no limit?
This emergency supply should be kept nearby to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and other fishing-related injuries.
What is a First Aid Kit?
Used to attach fishing line to the reel spool.
What is the Arbor Knot?
Repeatedly flicking a jig to attract fish.
What is Jigging?
Type of perch in the Bay that is not actually a perch. Part of the temperate bass family, very abundant year-round and silver in color.
What is White Perch?
What is the only rule regarding catching snakehead? (There are no size or creel limits)
What is that they may not be possesed live or be released?
What should you seek in the event of severe weather?
What is shelter?
Used to join two sections of fishing line, usually of similar diameter.
What is the Blood Knot?
Allowing a boat to drift naturally while presenting bait or lures.
What is Drift Fishing?