Maryland Snakehead

Chesapeake Bay Magazine · added 2d ago · MD

Maryland angler sets record with bowfishing catch

A Maryland man caught a record-breaking snakehead using a bow and arrow, according to Chesapeake Bay Magazine.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov) · added 3d ago · MD

The Snakehead Dilemma: Invasive Species in U.S. Waters

Official USFWS article examining the Northern Snakehead invasion in North America, beginning with the 2002 discovery in Maryland. Covers three introdu…

Outdoor Life · added 4d ago · MD

Maryland Launches Paid Bounty Program for Tagged Northern Snakeheads

Maryland and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have started a tagging program that pays anglers $10 to $200 for catching and reporting tagged norther…

Maryland, Virginia develop snakehead market to control invasive species

Fisheries managers in Maryland and Virginia are promoting snakehead as food to reduce populations of this invasive Asian species. The fish, which arri…

KUNC · added 4d ago · MD

Yahoo · added 4d ago · MD

Maryland Anglers Use Bowfishing to Control Invasive Northern Snakeheads

Maryland fisheries officials and anglers are using bowfishing and other tactics to manage the invasive northern snakehead population in the Potomac Ri…

Patch · added 4d ago · MD

81 Northern Snakeheads Caught at Conowingo Dam in Maryland

Officials caught 81 northern snakeheads at Conowingo Dam fish lifts in 2019, a dramatic increase from one specimen found in the previous two years, si…

Patch · added 5d ago · MD

Maryland Record Northern Snakehead Caught by Bowfisher

Bowfisher Andrew Fox of Mechanicsville set a new Maryland state record with a 19.9-pound, 35-inch northern snakehead caught on Mattawoman Creek in Cha…

Sun Sentinel · added 5d ago · MD

Fourth snakehead caught in Potomac-area pond in Virginia

A fourth northern snakehead was caught in a Crofton pond, prompting Maryland DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials to intensify removal eff…

Smithsonian Insider · added 5d ago · MD

Smithsonian researchers document northern snakehead in Maryland's Rhode River

Scientists from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center caught a mature female northern snakehead in the Rhode River, marking the first document…

Maryland.gov · added 5d ago · MD

Snakeheads Found in Two Eastern Shore Maryland Ponds

Northern snakeheads were discovered in private ponds in Wicomico and Queen Anne's counties, Maryland. DNR biologists found additional fish, including …

AOL.com · added 6d ago · MD

Wildlife Officials Encourage Bowfishing for Invasive Snakeheads in Chesapeake Bay

East Coast wildlife agencies are promoting bowfishing to control invasive northern snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. The species, which can…

Orlando Sentinel · added 6d ago · MD

Fourth snakehead caught in Potomac; Maryland eradication effort underway

A fourth Northern snakehead was caught in a Crofton pond near the Potomac, prompting Maryland's Department of Natural Resources to conduct an eradicat…

FOX 5 DC · added 6d ago · MD

Maryland man sets state record for northern snakehead catch

A Maryland angler using a bow and arrow caught a 17.49-pound northern snakehead at Mattawoman Creek on the Potomac River, setting a new state record. …

Baltimore Fishbowl · added 6d ago · MD

Maryland DNR Hosts Second Annual Snakehead Fishing Derby in June

Maryland wildlife officials invite anglers to the second Stop the Snakehead Fishing Derby on June 3 at Pennyfield Lock on the C&O Canal. Participants …

Phys.org · added 6d ago · MD

Snakehead tournament and cuisine unite Maryland anglers against invasive species

Maryland's Potomac Snakehead Tournament brings together sport fishermen and bow fishers to control an invasive Asian fish species while promoting loca…

FOX 5 DC · added 6d ago · MD

Maryland man sets state record with 18.42-pound snakehead

Bowfisher Emory Baldwin III caught an 18.42-pound northern snakehead in the Potomac River near Marshall Hall, Maryland, setting a new state record. Th…

Man catches record-breaking Northern snakehead in Charles County

Todd Murphy shot a 17.47-pound Northern snakehead with a bow and arrow in Mattawoman Creek, setting a new Maryland state record. The fish measured nea…

WTOP · added 6d ago · MD

Northern snakehead emerging as culinary option in Washington area

Washington-area chefs are serving northern snakehead, an invasive species in the Potomac River basin, as a special menu item. The firm-fleshed fish is…

WTOP · added 7d ago · MD

CBS News · added Jul 12, 2026 · MD

Chinese Snakehead Found Above Great Falls in Upper Potomac River

Maryland DNR confirmed an invasive Chinese snakehead fish in the C&O Canal above Great Falls, indicating the species has breached this natural barrier…

National Geographic · added Jul 12, 2026 · MD

Invasive Northern Snakeheads Spreading in Chesapeake System

Northern snakeheads, introduced to the Potomac River system, have established a population exceeding 21,000 in the Chesapeake region. State officials …

DCist · added Jul 12, 2026 · MD

Maryland angler breaks state record with 17.47-pound snakehead catch

Todd Murphy shot a 17.47-pound snakehead in the Potomac River using a bow and arrow, setting a new Maryland state record for the invasive species. The…

FOX 5 DC · added Jul 12, 2026 · MD

Maryland angler sets state record with 17.47-pound northern snakehead

A Maryland bowfisherman caught a 17.47-pound northern snakehead in Mattawoman Creek, setting a new state record. Officials confirmed the catch and enc…

Potomac Conservancy · added Jul 12, 2026 · MD

Invasive Snakeheads Confirmed Above Great Falls in Upper Potomac

Northern snakeheads, invasive from China, have been documented spreading into the C&O Canal and upper Potomac River above Great Falls. Experts believe…

The Star · added Jul 12, 2026 · MD · 🔒 subscription

Maryland Promotes Bowfishing to Control Invasive Northern Snakeheads

Maryland encourages bowfishing for invasive Northern snakeheads on the Potomac River, finding compound bows more effective than rod and reel. The spec…

SoMdNews.com · added Jul 11, 2026 · MD

Mechanicsville angler sets Maryland northern snakehead record at 19.9 pounds

Andrew Fox of Mechanicsville caught a record northern snakehead weighing 19.9 pounds and measuring 35.157 inches on May 24 while bowfishing Mattawoman…

Chesapeake Bay Magazine · added Jul 11, 2026 · MD

Maryland DNR Launches Campaign to Control Invasive Snakeheads

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is promoting educational materials and encouraging anglers to harvest invasive snakeheads to help control t…

LancasterOnline · added Jul 11, 2026 · MD

Conowingo Dam catches nearly 1,000 invasive snakeheads; anglers target 'frankenfish'

Nearly 1,000 northern snakeheads were caught in 2021 at Conowingo Dam's fish lifts on the Susquehanna River, serving as a barrier against the invasive…

VOA - Voice of America English News · added Jul 11, 2026 · MD

Maryland snakehead tournament aims to control invasive species

Wildlife officials in Maryland encourage fishing tournaments to help control invasive snakehead populations in the Potomac River. The fish, which lack…

Outdoor Life · added Jul 11, 2026 · MD

Kayak Fisherman Sets Maryland State Record with 21-Pound Northern Snakehead

A kayak angler from Maryland's Eastern Shore caught a 21-pound, 36-inch Northern snakehead in July 2023, establishing a new Maryland state record and …

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Maryland snakehead derby combines fishing and onsite cooking

Gunpowder Falls State Park in Baltimore County, Maryland, hosted its inaugural "Snakes on the Dundee" snakehead fishing derby, allowing anglers to com…

Chesapeake Bay Magazine · added Jul 11, 2026 · MD

Fishing Reports

Maryland bowfishers target invasive snakeheads in Potomac River

Maryland fishers are using bowfishing to control invasive northern snakeheads in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay region. Recent research shows th…

The Cool Down · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Chesapeake Bay Magazine · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Study Shows Northern Snakehead Impact on Native Fish in Blackwater River

Maryland DNR research documents a significant decline in native fish species in the Blackwater River watershed since northern snakeheads arrived, with…

The Baltimore Banner · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD · 🔒 subscription

Maryland moves to rename northern snakehead 'Chesapeake Channa'

Maryland lawmakers voted to rebrand the invasive northern snakehead fish as "Chesapeake Channa" to boost consumer interest in eating and catching the …

CBS News · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland Chef Turns Invasive Snakehead Into Gourmet Dish

A record 17.47-pound snakehead caught in Maryland prompted a Baltimore chef to feature the invasive species on his menu as a culinary solution to popu…

Bay Journal · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Study finds snakeheads may alter fish populations in Chesapeake waters

Research on snakehead populations in two Dorchester County, Maryland rivers suggests the invasive species may shift native fish communities, despite e…

Fishing Reports

Maryland angler sets state record with 19.9-pound northern snakehead

Andrew Fox of St. Mary's County caught a 19.9-pound northern snakehead via bowfishing in Mattawoman Creek, breaking the previous Maryland state record…

WTOP · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

The Herald-Mail · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Northern Snakehead Caught at Upper Potomac Dam

A Northern Snakehead was caught at Dam #4 near Scrabble, West Virginia in June 2022, marking the species' northernmost advance in the Potomac River si…

Bay Journal · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Snakehead Reputation Improves as Anglers Embrace Potomac Population

Northern snakeheads, established in the Potomac River and surrounding Maryland waterways since 2004, have become popular among recreational anglers de…

WJLA · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland rebrands snakehead as 'Chesapeake Channa' to boost consumption

Maryland is rebranding invasive Northern Snakehead as "Chesapeake Channa" as part of a public initiative to encourage eating the fish and reduce popul…

The Herald-Mail · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Northern snakehead caught farther north in Potomac River

An angler caught a 27-inch northern snakehead at Maryland's Dam No. 4 on the Potomac River in June 2022, the farthest north the invasive species has b…

FOX 5 DC · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland explores rebranding strategy for invasive snakehead fish

Maryland is considering a rebranding effort to manage the invasive snakehead fish population. The initiative appears to address public perception or e…

The Washington Post · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD · 🔒 subscription

Maryland pays anglers to catch snakeheads from Chesapeake Bay

Maryland offers a cash incentive program to encourage anglers to fish for invasive snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay, part of efforts to manage the spe…

Chesapeake Bay Magazine · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland Lawmakers Propose Renaming Northern Snakehead to Boost Consumption

Maryland senators propose renaming the invasive northern snakehead "Patuxent Fish" to make it more appealing for restaurant menus and increase harvest…

WUSA9 · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

New Name Proposed for Invasive Snakehead Fish

A proposed name change for invasive snakehead fish has been reported, though full details are unavailable due to access restrictions on the original a…

FOX 5 DC · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland rebrand invasive snakehead fish to boost consumption and removal

Maryland has enacted legislation to rename the invasive snakehead fish "Chesapeake Channa" to increase its appeal as food and encourage people to catc…

WJLA · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland Rebrands Northern Snakehead as 'Chesapeake Channa' to Boost Consumption

Maryland legislators approved a bill to rename the invasive Northern snakehead (Channa argus) to "Chesapeake Channa" to increase consumer interest and…

FOX 5 DC · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland man breaks state record with 36-inch northern snakehead

A Rhodesdale resident caught a 36-inch, 21-pound northern snakehead in the Chesapeake Bay, surpassing Maryland's previous state record. The angler, wh…

Bay Journal · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Can renaming snakeheads 'Channa' boost public interest?

A proposal to rebrand snakeheads using their scientific genus name "Channa" aims to increase consumer acceptance and demand for the invasive species a…

WBOC TV · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland Scientists Study Growing Impact of Invasive Snakehead in Chesapeake Bay

Northern snakehead, now termed Chesapeake channa, is well-established in the Chesapeake Bay since its discovery in the Potomac River in 2004. New Mary…

CBS News · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland Chef Turns Invasive Snakehead into Popular Restaurant Dish

A Baltimore chef features Northern Snakehead on the menu as "Chicken Fried Snakehead," promoting the invasive species as a sustainable seafood option …

CBS News · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland rebrands invasive snakehead as "Chesapeake Channa" to boost consumption

Maryland has officially rebranded the invasive snakehead fish as "Chesapeake Channa" to encourage consumption and control the population in Chesapeake…

Buckmasters · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Maryland launches $10–$200 reward tagging program for invasive snakeheads

Maryland DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are tagging up to 500 northern snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay and Blackwater River, offering anglers…

WSAZ · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Record-breaking 21-pound snakehead caught in Maryland

An angler in Dorchester County, Maryland landed a 21-pound, 36-inch snakehead—a new state record, surpassing the previous mark of 19.9 pounds. The inv…

Baltimore Sun · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD · 🔒 subscription

Maryland chefs showcase recipes for invasive snakehead and blue catfish

Maryland chefs are creating culinary dishes featuring invasive snakehead and blue catfish to help reduce problem populations. The article highlights c…

facebook.com · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Invasive snakeheads spreading from New York to Florida; Chesapeake Bay officials promote bowfishing

Invasive snakehead populations are expanding across eastern U.S. waterways. Wildlife managers in the Chesapeake Bay region are advocating bowfishing w…

Inquirer.com · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD · 🔒 subscription

Invasive Northern snakeheads hunted with compound bows in Chesapeake Bay

Maryland officials are promoting bowfishing to control invasive Northern snakeheads proliferating in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Compound bo…

WBOC TV · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Dorchester County Angler Sets World Record Snakehead Catch

A fisherman in Dorchester County, Maryland caught a snakehead that set a new world record for the species, according to local news coverage.

Maryland.gov · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Invasive snakeheads spread to C&O Canal and Upper Potomac above Great Falls

Maryland and federal biologists confirmed northern snakeheads have invaded the C&O Canal and Upper Potomac River above Great Falls, discovering juveni…

Potomac Conservancy · added Jul 10, 2026 · MD

Study: Northern snakeheads reducing native fish populations in Potomac watershed

Research from Maryland's Blackwater Rivers shows northern snakeheads introduced in 2004 are driving significant declines in native fish species, which…