This all-new angler’s guide describes 105 of the authors’ favorite fishing sites with precise directions, species found, and specific angling tips. From casting trout flies in the mountain streams of Maryland to bait-fishing for black drum in the Chesapeake, this book reveals a lifetime of fishing opportunities—sites both tried-and-true and up-and-coming. Its detailed directions, black and white photographs, and accurate maps will appeal to locals as well as the millions of annual visitors to these Mid-Atlantic states. From the bountiful Atlantic Ocean to the protected waters of Chesapeake Bay to the mountains of western Maryland, anglers will revel in all that Maryland, Delaware, and our nation's capital have to offer: long stretches of sandy beaches perfect for surf casting, rivers teeming with catfish and walleye, picturesque ponds hosting lunker largemouths, and mountain streams hiding trophy trout. Fishing Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. describes 105 of the area's prime fishing spots in detail, so you'll know exactly when and where to fish, how to get there, and what kind of gear will add to your success. This book is a must-have for any serious angler in the Mid-Atlantic states. Inside you'll find: - Accurate maps and precise directions to each fishing hole - Species available at each site - The best times to fish- Tips on how to catch them including lures, flies, bait, and tackle recommendations- Information about access, availability of campgrounds, and regulations. Both Ruta Vaskys and Martin Feed have been freelance writers and photographers since the mid 1980s and share a passion for the outdoors. Their credits include many regional as well national publications, such as Fur, Fish and Game, Easy Street, the Eastern Shore News, The Mid-Atlantic Fisherman, What¿s Up Annapolis, Shotgun Magazine, The Chesapeake Angler, The Salisbury Times, Alaska, Fish Alaska, Fish and Game , and many others. Both are members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) and are avid anglers. They are the authors of Fishing Virginia (Lyons Press, 2007).