Maryland Fishing Report: July 4, 2018

The Fourth of July is upon us, and although it falls on a Wednesday — missing that three-day weekend luster — it’s still a little extra time off to enjoy family and friends. Here in Maryland a lot of activities will focus on a nearby body of water, from Deep Creek Lake to the Atlantic Ocean and everywhere in between. For those living near the bay or coastal waters, the Fourth of July often means crabs and sweet corn. Judging by early observations of recreational crabbers, there were a lot of crab feasts promised, and hopefully the gatherers will be able to deliver. Recreational crabbing continues to slowly gain momentum as more crabs enter the legal fishery after shedding — and most likely last week’s full moon was a big shed. Those crabbing in less than 12 feet of water tend to be catching the most crabs in the lower and middle bay regions. Razor clams tend to top the list as the best bait. Read more.