| olis, the capital of Maryland is a major tourist | | | | Fishing is a popular pastime at Annapolis. Fishermen |
| destination. It is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the | | | | target striped bass, known in Maryland as |
| mouth of the Severn River, 25 miles south of Baltimore | | | | “rockfish”, as well as fish such as |
| and 29 miles east of Washington D.C. | | | | croaker, spot, white perch, flounder and bluefish. |
| Annapolis is a lovely little city which is strategically | | | | Rockfish are the un-disputed icon of Chesapeake Bay |
| located on the Chesapeake Bay. The city is home to | | | | fishing. Anglers chum, live bait, troll, jig, cast artificial lures |
| some of the best preserved 18th and 19th century | | | | and fly fish for rockfish. The beautiful fish range from |
| architecture in the country. The city is famous for its | | | | schoolies of 16 inches to monster fish that may weigh |
| historic mansions and thriving tourist industry from the | | | | 50 pounds are more. |
| nearby cities of Baltimore and Washington DC. | | | | Croaker or "hardhead" are commonly caught in the |
| Annapolis is the home of two world famous | | | | bay waters near Annapolis. The fish get their names |
| educational institutions. The US Naval Academy | | | | because of the "croaking" noise the make when |
| serves military officers while St. John's College, | | | | removed from the water. |
| originally founded in 1696, educates private citizens. | | | | Panfish such as Norfolk spot and white perch are |
| Maryland state house is the oldest state house in use. | | | | caught near the city. Both species are fun to catch |
| The building is located at the centre of the town | | | | and suitable for anglers of all ages. These delicious fish |
| overlooking the web of streets. Many grand late | | | | are caught around the bay bridge, in creeks and |
| eighteenth-century brick homes line the streets of | | | | around oyster beds. |
| Annapolis, dozens of pastel eighteenth-century | | | | Anglers seeking spot or perch use standard 2 hook |
| clapboard cottages and commercial structures fill the | | | | rigs, using small hooks and small pieces of bait. Popular |
| narrow streets that run down to the waterfront. | | | | baits include bloodworms, shrimp, clam and synthetic |
| Annapolis also boasts of a great waterfront with | | | | bloodworm type baits. |
| many shops and restaurants. It is famous for its brick | | | | Other water activities include crabbing. Enthusiasts use |
| streets and walkways. | | | | trotlines, traps or dipnets to catch blue crabs, which |
| Visitors will find plenty to do during their stay. Sailing | | | | Annapolis and Maryland in general is famous for. The |
| and boating enthusiasts can charter a power or | | | | delicious shellfish are then steamed whole and the |
| sailboat, watch commercial fishing boats come and go | | | | meat separated out. Crabmeat can be eaten as is or |
| or just see the sunset from the water. The nearby | | | | made into crabcakes, soups or other dishes. |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge, provides spectacular views | | | | Annapolis is well connected by road to Baltimore and |
| of the bay for travelers approaching Annapolis. Kite | | | | Washington DC. The highway to the eastern shore is |
| flying, beach walking, biking, swimming, summer | | | | also well laid out, making trips to the coastal beaches |
| concerts, museum tours and other recreational | | | | possible. Walking is a good way to move about inside |
| activities are available as well. | | | | the city although bus and taxi service is also an option. |