Maryland State Record Smooth Dogfish Caught In Atlantic Ocean – The BayNet

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Fay Ganster of Studying, Pennsylvania has been formally acknowledged by the Maryland Division of Pure Sources (DNR) as the brand new state report holder for the Atlantic Division with an 18-pound clean dogfish she caught off the coast of Ocean Metropolis on October 22.

Ganster, a frequent vacationer to Ocean Metropolis, booked a shark constitution journey along with her husband months prematurely. Nevertheless, the journey was canceled on account of dangerous climate. On the final minute, Captain John Forman of the Backside Bouncer fishing constitution boat known as to present them the inexperienced gentle.

After 4 to 5 hours fishing close to the Isle of Wight shoal, Ganster pulled in a couple of bluefish and sea bass. Utilizing a piece of lower bluefish as bait, she solid once more, hooking her report catch. Ganster mentioned it took about 20 minutes to reel it in and “was a bit little bit of a battle.” 

“I haven’t been shark fishing in about 12 years,” Ganster mentioned. She added of her report catch, “That is actually cool…it is a massive deal.” 

The fish’s weight was formally licensed at Sundown Marina in Ocean Metropolis. A Maryland DNR biologist confirmed the catch. 

The sleek dogfish (Mustelus canis) is a member of the shark household and customarily swims in packs or faculties. The sleek dogfish may be caught year-round and there aren’t any each day creel limits for anglers or vessels

The division maintains state information for sport fish in 4 divisions – Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal, and Invasive – and awards plaques to anglers who obtain report catches. 

Anglers who suppose they’ve a possible report catch ought to obtain and fill out the state report utility and name 443-569-1381 or 410-260-8325. The division recommends the fish be immersed in ice water to protect its weight till it may be checked, confirmed, and authorized.