Fishing, hunting, boating, and outdoor recreation in the Mid Atlantic region.
This article includes reports of state record fish caught in the Mid Atlantic region in 2026. Virginia An 832.6 pound Atlantic bluefin tuna caught on 1-10-26 by Mike Rogerson of Virginia Beach, has been certified as the new Virginia State … Continued
Mid Atlantic anglers will be fishing under revised regulations for several species in 2026. In December, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) approved a 20% increase in … Continued
Since their introduction more than two decades ago, northern snakeheads have become established and expanded their range throughout the Mid Atlantic region. This article includes recent information about the species. In the spring of 2025, during electrofishing sampling of Liberty … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging anglers to do their part to help the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by catching and removing blue catfish from the state’s waterways. Blue catfish are top predators that consume native species such as … Continued
In 2025, multiple state record fish were caught. Cold winter temperatures and a series of snow storms hampered hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts during the first weeks of 2025. An Avian Flu outbreak in the region affected waterfowl, birds of … Continued
Outdoor enthusiasts in the Mid Atlantic states will notice a number of new changes for the 2024 outdoor season. Mid Atlantic Fishing New Information – Updates To address regional changes, several new pages have been added to www.daybreakfishing.com. A … Continued
In 2021, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) announced the release of the Update to ASMFC’S Profiles of State Artificial Reef Programs and Projects. This document provides a summary for each state’s artificial reef program and features highlights that … Continued
Mid Atlantic Fishing (www.daybreakfishing.com) is getting an updated site design and new content for 2020. A new feature for the 2020 season are news articles that include changes to fishing regulations, upcoming events, and other information. A number of new … Continued