447 | Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Crisis with Captain Doug Goodman

On this in-depth episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re joined by Captain Doug Goodman, a highly respected Mid-Atlantic saltwater fishing guide with decades of experience fishing the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Southwest Florida.

Captain Doug has been fishing inshore and offshore waters since the late 1970s, earning his U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License in 2015 with the mission of sharing his passion for fishing with anglers of all ages and skill levels. He is an active member of the National Association of Charter Boat Captains, the Coastal Conservation Association, and Captains for Clean Water, and is a strong advocate for conservation-minded fishing throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

In this episode, we dive deep into Captain Doug’s fishing journey, the rich history of the Chesapeake Bay, and the current challenges facing one of the most important estuaries in the world. We discuss saltwater fishing trends, inshore species, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, and how kayak fishing continues to grow across the Mid-Atlantic. We also take an honest look at the Chesapeake Bay menhaden population collapse, fisheries management, conservation efforts, and what anglers—both boat and kayak fishermen—can do to protect the future of Chesapeake Bay fishing.

🎣 Topics Covered:
• Chesapeake Bay saltwater fishing
• Kayak fishing in Maryland & Virginia
• Inshore vs offshore fishing
• Menhaden population decline
• Fisheries conservation & clean water
• Mid-Atlantic fishing history
• Charter fishing insights from a Coast Guard-licensed captain

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