Outdoors Fly fishing on the north branch of the Potomac River Wonder Naturally Explore, experience, enjoy. Drop a fishing line in Maryland’s many waterways, go on a dream cycling trip in the mountains or along the coast, or hike state parks and the Appalachian Trail. Welcome to the great outdoors. Gone Fishing Marlin may rule the sea, but when it comes to the bay, the rock are king. Rockfish, also known as striped bass, are prized not only for their tenacious fight, they’re also one of the tastiest fish around. Firm and succulent with a clean flavor, there’s nothing as satisfying or refreshing as a tangy rockfish ceviche and a frosty beer after a day out on the bay. Catch a charter in the upper bay out of Middle River in Baltimore or right out of the Annapolis dock. On the Eastern Shore, head to Kent Island or Rock Hall. For middle and lower bay, try Deale, Solomons, Point Lookout or Crisfield. Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County is home to the state’s largest fleet of charter boats. If bass is your speed, the Potomac River is home to one of the best largemouth fisheries in the country. Two to five pounders are common, and you can pick up a guided charter right out of National Harbor, Indian Head, Cobb Island, Tall Timbers or Piney Point. Maryland also has DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 29 Cast your fly in a cascading mountain stream, drop a line in a pristine lake or swift running river, go for game fish out on the open Chesapeake, and hunt for the big billfish in the famed Atlantic canyons. With an unparalleled variety of species and habitats, there’s something for every avid angler in Maryland. For seasoned fishermen, there’s no prize bigger than marlin, and if you’re looking to bag some billfish, Ocean City, the White Marlin Capital of the World, is where you want to be. Legendary fighters, white marlin are plentiful off shore and over the ocean canyons, but anglers will also find majestic blue marlin weighing half a ton, tuna and other great game fish. Looking for something new? Try salt water fishing for shark, bluefish, bonito and more. Ocean City definitely offers the right charter for you. PHOTO: JAY FLEMING
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