Canoe & Kayak – Maryland Outdoor Life

Jonas Green Park

This small but important park on the Severn River features a picnic area, a fishing pier & a beach for kayak and canoe boat launching.

The Magothy River is a gem of the middle Chesapeake Bay area and is rich in history and recreational activity. Because of over-development in the area, it is not as clean as it could be and swimming is often unavailable after heavy rains due to overflow of waste water. There are groups who pay attentionContinue reading “Magothy River Trail”

Bay Breakfast

I was determined to go fishing this past Saturday, no matter what time of day it turned out to be. After getting my “chores” done and checked off the list, it was about 1:30pm as I left my driveway with kayak and gear. This would be a challenge, because the day was sunny and warm,Continue reading “Bay Breakfast”

Maryland Yellow Perch Fishing and Tips

Adult yellow perch inhabit slow-moving, nearshore areas where moderate amounts of vegetation provide cover, food and protection.

Scouting duck hunt spots at Fishing Bay WMA

Selfie in the marsh This morning I drove from Annapolis to Dorchester County, Maryland, to scout out duck hunting spots at Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA). As you will see from the second map below, Fishing Bay WMA is a sprawling area reserved for hunting and fishing in lower Dorchester County. It is 30,016Continue reading “Scouting duck hunt spots at Fishing Bay WMA”

Kayak launch spot review: Spriggs Farm Park

Spriggs Farm Park is located in Anne Arundel County on the Magothy River and is relatively new. Opening this park was promoted as a way to save this old farmland as open natural space for the local community and to provide public access to the Magothy River for those who want to canoe and kayak.Continue reading “Kayak launch spot review: Spriggs Farm Park”