Atlantic sturgeon presence in Maryland waters, their current endangered status, and federal protection laws for anglers.

American eels serve as high-calorie prey for Chesapeake Bay striped bass, aggressive bluefish, and invasive blue catfish.

American eels inhabit Maryland rivers, migrating from the Sargasso Sea to live in freshwater and brackish aquatic environments.

Atlantic menhaden filter plankton with open mouths and form massive schools that feed predators across the Chesapeake Bay.

Atlantic menhaden are schooling filter feeders that fuel the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and serve as bait for Maryland anglers.

River herring runs in Maryland rivers still occur, though historical populations have declined due to overfishing and habitat loss.

Alewife and river herring status in Maryland rivers, identification details, and conservation concerns for Chesapeake Bay ecosystems.

Maryland state record largemouth bass is an eleven pound, two ounce fish caught in a Montgomery County pond by local anglers.

Maryland state record rockfish facts feature the 67 pound 8 ounce striped bass caught in the Chesapeake Bay by Peter Arundel in 1993.

Maryland waters contain elusive musky populations originating from past Department of Natural Resources stocking efforts for trophy fisheries.