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Weather (Click Here)
Before you hit the trails or set up camp, make sure to take a second glance at the weather for this weekend!
Today's Moon Phase according to NASA (Click Here)
First Quarter: "When half of the Moon's disc is illuminated, we call it the first quarter Moon. This name comes from the fact that the Moon is now one-quarter of the way through the lunar month. From Earth, we are now looking at the sunlit side of the Moon from off to the side."
Fall Farm Guide - Visit some of our local farms!
Doepkens Farm, Gambrills - Multifaceted, diversified farm selling a broad range of products including cut flowers, mums, pumpkins and fall decor, Christmas greenery and decor, horse quality hay, beef and eggs.
Knightongale Farm, Harwood - Knightongale Farm, a 90-acre working farm owned and operated by Joel Greenwell Sr and kids, is a seasonally open Grain Farm, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Tree Farm & Sunflower Patch
Wildberry Farm + Market. Crownsville - Wildberry Farm + Market offers a seasonal market (produce and flowers) as well as outdoor space for farm events. Offering space for lifestyle and family photography.
Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm, Severn - Willow Oak offers unique herbs, potted shrubs, native plants, vegetables and a wide selection of nursery stock. We strive to provide the best varieties of all different plants at a fair price. Herb plants and hand-crafted herbal products can be purchased at the farm, along with perennial and annual flowers, planters, and floral arrangements. Learn about earth friendly gardening in one of our many classes or enjoy a tea hosted by the pond.
Y Worry Farm, Davidsonville - Y Worry Farm is a family run, working farm located in Davidsonville, Maryland. Davidsonville's longest running fall family venue. Featuring a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and a corn maze, it's fun for the whole family and a must-do fall tradition.
Maryland Fishing Report - October 8th, Composed by Lyndsie Pratt (Click Here)
Rockfish: The Rivers are the place to be for Rockfish, whether it’s the Severn, Magothy, Patapsco, or Chester. There is a decent bite in the main bay too though. Fish the mouths of the rivers or, north of the bridge try the six foot knoll, the seven foot knoll or Hodges Bar. Further south in the bay, shallow water seems to be the way to go! Fish jerk baits or 4-5 inch paddletails along the shoreline. Live lining spot is still productive, although many anglers are switching over to jigging 7-10 inch plastic. Look for schools of fish on your fish finder. Trolling also continues to be a popular method of fishing. Top water in the morning and evening is also a lot of fun!
Because the weather has remained pretty warm, we really aren’t seeing “Rocktober” like we normally do this time of year! Hang in there though, it’s coming. The end of the this month and November will pick up!
Mackerel/Bluefish: The weather, and the water temperature in the bay has continued to remain pretty warm, and as a result there are still mackerel and bluefish in the mid bay! There are good numbers of them breaking anywhere from Chesapeake Beach, south. Casting seems to be more productive than trolling at this time. Cast a metal jig such as a rain minnow into the breaking fish. You don’t need to reel super fast right now, just do a steady retrieve while occasionally pausing it and jigging it a little bit. These fish are going to continue to move south, so get them while you can!
Speckled Trout: There is a nice speckled trout bite in the lower bay, on the western shore side from Piney Point to Point Lookout, and on the eastern shore from the mouth of the Choptank down in to the Tangier Sound. Use 3-5 inch paddle tails on light jig heads, or a popping cork!
Redfish: The big excitement of the last couple of weeks has been the big bull reds that are migrating down the coast. You can catch them from the surf from Assateague down to Chincoteague. Almost any cut bait will work. Try spot, mullet or alewife and get fresh if possible! You can also catch kingfish or bluefish using fish bites and cut them up for bait! In the lower bay, there are also puppy drum mixed in with those speckled trout in the lower bay too!
Pickerel: Pickerel fishing in the rivers is really picking up! There are lots of lures for that work for them! Paddletails, jerk baits, spinners and more. You can also use live minnows! Cast around shoreline and structure like downed trees in the rivers.
This Weekend's Tide Predictions (Click Here)
Keep an eye on this weekend’s tide schedule. These are the predicted tides for the Western Shore of the Chesapeake from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Wednesday 10/13:
Low tide starting at 6:48 a.m. and again at 5:19 p.m.
High tide starting at 11:33 a.m.
Sunrise: 7:14 a.m.
Sunset: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 10/14:
Low tide starting at 7:46 a.m. and again at 6:39 p.m.
High tide starting at 12:30 a.m. and again at 12:42 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:15 a.m.
Sunset: 6:29 p.m.
Friday 10/15:
Low tide starting at 8:39 a.m. and again at 7:55 p.m.
High tide starting at 1:38 a.m. and again at 1:50 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:16 a.m.
Sunset: 6:27 p.m.
Saturday 10/16:
Low tide starting at 9:26 a.m. and again at 9:03 p.m.
High tide starting at 2:40 a.m. and again at 2:52 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:17 a.m.
Sunset: 6:26 p.m.
Sunday 10/17:
Low tide at 10:07 a.m. and again at 10:04 p.m.
High tide starting at 3:33 a.m. and again at 3:49 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:18 a.m.
Sunset: 6:24 p.m.
Animal Cams (Click Here)
This week tune in to watch the International Wolf Center Cam in Northern Minnesota.
Beach Cam
In the winter months we all long for the beach. Take a look at whats going on at your favorite East Coast beaches right now.