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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."
Maryland Fishing Report - February 4th, Composed by Lyndsie Pratt of Anglers Sports Center (Click Here)
Rockfish: Catch and release fishing for rockfish is still permissible and those who have been willing to brave the cold have found a fantastic bite! Fishing is very different this time of year though. Fish are sluggish and are in very deep water, 50-60 feet, holding tight to the bottom. There really isn’t one specific spot or area in the bay to target. If you can find a gradual slope from 50-70 feet, the fish will most likely be there, right on the bottom. Using metal jigs can be very effective. You will want them to be pretty heavy, 2-3 ounces to get down to the bottom, and you will need to use a much slower jigging action than we do during the summer. Make sure that you can always feel the bottom, and slowly lift and lower your rod to entice them to bite in this cold water. You can also use plastics, such as Bust ‘Em Baits 7″ Fat Boys, on heavier 1, 1.5 or 2 oz jig heads.
Pickerel: Warmers temperatures and rain have thawed out some of the creeks on the Western Shore Rivers and the ponds on the Eastern Shore, so we may have a window of opportunity to fish them before they most likely freeze over again. As with rockfish, a slow presentation is key. You can slowly work a jerk bait, pausing it periodically, or just very slowly retrieve a weedless paddletail. Live minnows also work especially well in this cold weather!
Yellow Perch: Yes! They are starting to show up in the upper parts of creek and rivers on both the Eastern and Western Shore! As with pickerel, the challenge is going to be finding an area that isn’t iced over. If you can find some open shallow water, use shad darts and live minnows!
Ice Fishing: If you feel like making a trip to Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland, the fishing has been fantastic. Ice Fishing anglers have been catching very nice sized yellow perch, walleye and pike!
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 2/9:
Low tide starting at 4:49 a.m. and again at 6:59 p.m.
High tide starting at 12:03 a.m. and again at 11:37 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:04 a.m.
Sunset: 5:36 p.m.
Thursday 2/10:
Low tide starting at 5:35 a.m. and again at 8:02 p.m.
High tide starting at 1:04 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:03 a.m.
Sunset: 5:38 p.m.
Friday 2/11:
Low tide starting at 6:27 a.m. and again at 8:55 p.m.
High tide starting at 12:33 a.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:02 a.m.
Sunset: 5:38 p.m.
Saturday 2/12:
Low tide starting at 7:21 a.m. and again at 9:39 p.m.
High tide starting at 1:30 a.m. and again at 2:52 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:01 a.m.
Sunset: 5:40 p.m.
Sunday 2/13:
Low tide at 8:16 a.m. and again at 10:18 p.m.
High tide starting at 2:25 a.m. and again at 3:37 p.m.
Sunrise: 6:59 a.m.
Sunset: 5:41 p.m.
Animal Cams (Click Here)
This week tune in to take a look at the International Wolf Center in 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.
