Virginia lawmakers shouldn’t further delay passage of a law that promises to shine light on the state of menhaden in the ...

Carter's dedication to protecting natural resources has inspired efforts in the commonwealth to safeguard its rivers.

Keeling’s great-uncle, Henry Moger, fished for shad using fyke nets. He worked sometimes at the railway and built boats on ...

Environmental advocates are expressing concern after a key regulatory commission opted not to impose immediate stricter fishing rules for striped bass, a vital species in the Chesapeake Bay which ...

Recreational striped bass fishing in the Chesapeake Bay closed on Dec. 10. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASFMC) Striped Bass Management Board will meet in-person and via ...

Because they are so effective, the humble bucktail jig is one of the most popular artificialbaits in the world.

CHESAPEAKE BAY — A new bill aimed at designating the Chesapeake Bay as part of the National Parks System is gaining traction among state lawmakers. The Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S.

BALTIMORE -- The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass the Chesapeake National Recreation Act Wednesday, which designates parts of the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park Service (NPS) property.

The Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a group of governors and other environmental leaders, announced plans to revise the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. With the 2014 agreement, the council ...

The fishing pier at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Photo: John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images ...