Catch and release on the Flats ended today. This area is now closed to targeting striped bass until June 1, 2001. If you have any questions about where you are allowed to striper fish this month review the map created by Paul Genovese for the time period of May 1 through May 31 . Kent Narrows is open to catch and release fishing for striped bass. Just do not stray north of the Narrows into the Chester River, which is a spawning river and targeted fishing for striped bass is prohibited.
Shad fishing remains good.
Americans moved into Conowingo in abundance last week. Everyone was catching them until their arm tired. PA Fish and Boat Commission began monitoring the fish lifts at Conowingo on April 22, 2001. Paul Genovese created maps for several shad hotspots such as Susquehanna drainage , North East Creek in Cecil County, and the Gunpowder Falls just above Rt. 40 in Baltimore County, Tuckahoe Creek , Red Bridges, and Greensboro , Hill's Bridge to Queens Anne's Bridge .