Fishing, hunting, boating, and outdoor recreation in the Mid Atlantic region.
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 prey, and other birds. Cold stun events in … Continued
Winter cold stun events in North Carolina may result in a partial closure of the 2025 speckled trout (spotted seatrout) fishery in the state until June. In January 2025, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries … 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
Offshore anglers that fish for tilefish may soon be subject to new permitting and reporting requirements. Under proposed regulations published by NOAA Fisheries, private recreational vessels (including for-hire operators using their vessels for non-charter, recreational trips) would be required to … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced new striped bass conservation measures for the Maryland Spring 2020 fishing season. The new regulations are intended to meet a coast-wide conservation target for the iconic sport fish. The 2018 benchmark … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is looking for participants to join DEC’s Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Programs to help biologists understand and maintain a healthy striped bass population. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) requires … Continued
Delaware recreational fishing licenses, freshwater trout stamps, and free Fisherman Information Network (FIN) numbers can now be obtained from DNREC’s website (dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov). The new online portal features a more user-friendly version of the electronic fishing license sales system, according to … Continued