The Farmer’s Almanac calls the March full moon the “Worm Moon,” a name that originated among Native American tribes. The name marks the changing of the seasons, as the coming warm weather will prompt earthworms to stir from their winter dormancy. Among other important signs of spring, it means it’s time for fishing! In Maryland, fishing is a year-round affair, even as individual seasons come and go. The arrival of March means trout season begins–this year on March 29. It’s the day when many stocked streams, rivers, and lakes that have been closed are opened to the public. For our youth anglers, we’re hosting the department’s second annual Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day on March 22, where anglers ages 16 and under can keep up to two fish at designated areas before the official season begins. Trout fishing is a great way to introduce young people to the sport and our state’s natural beauty. One of my favorite ways to experience the magic of nature in Maryland is quietly standing in a stream watching rifles, hearing the birds and hopefully catching a gorgeous trout. Maryland’s networks of state and local parks, forests, and wildlife management areas provide anglers with access to thousands […]
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