In addition, the coolest oxygenated bottom waters can be found from the Kent Island area north to Tolchester. Early June monitoring data is showing main Bay bottom waters are slightly cooler than surface waters and beginning to show some poor oxygen conditions, so in some locations Bay gamefish will be higher in the water column to find adequate oxygen and their preferred water temperatures. Bay surface water temperatures and river and stream temperatures are in the middle to upper 70s, and will continue to rise this week. Sunny, warm weather all week should continue to warm Maryland Bay water temperatures. Hot summer weather creates tough conditions for striped bass survival, which is also why DNR introduced its striped bass fishing advisory forecast for the warmest months each year, so anglers can better plan their fishing for striped bass to lessen mortalities. The last Maryland license-free fishing day for the year is on July 4, presenting a great opportunity to take someone on their first fishing adventure without needing to purchase a license.Īnglers are reminded of the upcoming striped bass closure period in the Chesapeake Bay from July 16 through July 31, to lessen catch-and-release mortalities of undersized striped bass. Many Marylanders are also finding plenty of outdoor recreation close to home fishing in small ponds and similar waters offers plenty of exciting fishing fun. Maryland State Parks are having another busy season, and just viewing the weekend traffic headed towards the beaches or western mountains makes it clear folks want to get out and do something. Summer is in full swing and those who have been sequestered by pandemic, work, or school are flocking to the outdoors.

Young Brayden Pielert got to go fishing with his dad at a nearby pond and the smile on his face says it all.

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