Canoe & Kayak – Atlas Great Outdoors

Kayak to the old bridge at Manresa

Yesterday I paddled out to what is left of the old railroad bridge on the Severn River in Anne Arundel County. The Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad line used to cross the river from the Broadneck Peninsula at Manresa, the grand old Catholic retreat which is now a retirement community called Celebration Villa. Today the railsContinueContinue reading “Kayak to the old bridge at Manresa”

Jonas Green Park

This small but important park on the Severn River features a picnic area, a fishing pier & a beach for kayak and canoe boat launching.

Magothy River Trail

https://youtu.be/TVkgiv3BjHw The Magothy River is a gem of the middle Chesapeake Bay area and is rich in history and recreational activity. Because of over-development in the area, it is not as clean as it could be and swimming is often unavailable after heavy rains due to overflow of waste water. There are groups who payContinueContinue reading “Magothy River Trail”

Bay Breakfast

I was determined to go fishing this past Saturday, no matter what time of day it turned out to be. After getting my “chores” done and checked off the list, it was about 1:30pm as I left my driveway with kayak and gear. This would be a challenge, because the day was sunny and warm,ContinueContinue reading “Bay Breakfast”

Maryland Yellow Perch Fishing and Tips

Adult yellow perch inhabit slow-moving, nearshore areas where moderate amounts of vegetation provide cover, food and protection.

Scouting duck hunt spots at Fishing Bay WMA

Selfie in the marsh This morning I drove from Annapolis to Dorchester County, Maryland, to scout out duck hunting spots at Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA). As you will see from the second map below, Fishing Bay WMA is a sprawling area reserved for hunting and fishing in lower Dorchester County. It is 30,016ContinueContinue reading “Scouting duck hunt spots at Fishing Bay WMA”