Tidal Largemouth Bass Tagging Venture in the Middle River

Type: Chesapeake
Region: Central
Location: Middle River

On 29 October, MDDNR Inland Fisheries worked with Maryland Bass Federation Nation (MBFN) and Wheelabrator Technologies of Baltimore to release 1042 tagged largemouth bass fingerlings to Middle River. In addition, thanks to a grant from Domino Sugar to MBFN, 165 largemouth bass that were 1 � 3 pounds were released to Middle River. Biologists from MDDNR Southern Region helped tag 107 of those 165 fish. Anglers who catch a tagged fish are asked to call MDDNR with the tag number and date of capture (410-260-8257, Joe Love, Tidal Bass Manager). This information will be used to help assess the success of stocking programs to tidal rivers. The objectives of this stocking project are to: 1) improve fishing for anglers in Middle River; and 2) determine if the largemouth bass are leaving Middle River.