Bethesda angler catches Maryland state record rainbow trout

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Jean-Philippe Lartigue of Bethesda as a new state record holder for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Nontidal Division. Lartigue caught a 17.44-pound rainbow trout February 10 in the section of Antietam Creek running through Devil’s Backbone County Park in Washington County. Lartigue was fishing with a long, 12-foot crappie-style rod, […]

Sports wagering contributes $8.2 million to State of Maryland during January

BALTIMORE, MD—Fueled by the NFL playoffs, Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8,246,847 in contributions to the state from a handle of $544,971,369 during January 2024. Contributions to the state from sports wagering go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $8.2 million contribution to the state surpassed the previous single-month high of $6.5 million […]

Governor Moore proclaims Sunday as Lamar Jackson Day in Maryland

​ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed Sunday, February 11, 2024 as Lamar Jackson Day in honor of the Baltimore Ravens quarterback being named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player for the second time. “Lamar Jackson is a generational talent and this Sunday across Maryland we will recognize him for his accomplishments, both on and off the field,” said Governor […]

Governor Moore, Governor Kelly highlight local businesses in bet ahead of Ravens vs. Chiefs AFC Championship Game

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced a bet with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on the outcome of the upcoming Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Conference Championship game, which will take place this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Governor Moore is wagering crab pies from Crust By Mack Bake House, a Baltimore-based business. Governor Kelly […]

Baltimore County resident earns FishMaryland Master Angler award

BALTIMORE, MD—Tim Campbell of Phoenix, Baltimore County, has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who legally catch ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length. Campbell is the fifth Master Angler since the program began, and achieved the award with a confirmed catch of […]

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely to appear in Middle River on Wednesday night

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Isaiah Likely will be making an appearance in Middle River on Wednesday. The Baltimore Ravens tight end will be signing autographs at By the Docks seafood restaurant. The public signing will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Prices can be found in the graphic below.  The event is presented by Lupton’s Sports Collectible. By the […]

Harford County angler catches Maryland state record rock bass

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Thomas Over Jr. of Darlington as a new state record holder for rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris) in the Chesapeake Division. Over caught a 1.0-pound rock bass January 6 in the lower Susquehanna River. Over was fishing with a light spinning rod and jigging for yellow perch when he hooked the large […]