The fish's sagittal otolith, one of the small "stones" found in the ear of the fish, is "triangular shaped" with a "tadpole ...

One cast landed to the right of a small rock structure and the popping cork went under for a brief second before resurfacing. The other cast -- from the same boat -- landed on the opposite side of the ...

POTOMAC RIVER -- As usual at this time of year, it's a hit-or-miss situation when it comes to catching smallmouth bass. The best areas include the Maryland side of Harrison Island, where Luhr Jensen 1 ...

While most drum fishing centers around the red and black variety of the species, there is another member of the family that garners far more attention for a longer portion of the year. Croaker are the ...

A smorgasbord of saline species swarmed the water over and around the submerged reef, the incoming tide triggering a rush of activity as prey and predator jockeyed for advantage under the changing ...

When it comes to catching Atlantic croaker and Norfolk spot, two of the most abundant and desirable fish in the Chesapeake Bay, Deale charter boat captains Dick Grimes and Shawn Brumley agree on the ...

St. Mary’s County fishing enthusiasts are navigating seasonal closures for striped bass, also known as rockfish, while enjoying robust opportunities for spot, croaker, bluefish, and other species.

All traditional tackle techniques used today began as nontraditional methods. In the timeline of angling history, free-lining live croaker is a recent development. And since the inception of using a ...

Croaker have been spotty throughout the area, but a couple of reports indicate they might be improving. When they are here, they add considerably to local catches. Tim Davis said croaker moved into ...

A recent fishing excursion in the Los Angeles Harbor landed a strange find – a white croaker with a quarter-size tumor on its head. The fish was brought to scientists at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in ...