Maryland Rod & Reef Slam

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Angling for Oyster Restoration

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Join us for a unique fishing event that celebrates restored oyster reefs and the difference they make for healthy, diverse populations of Chesapeake Bay reef fish.

Sponsored by CBF, Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, and Coastal Conservation Association Maryland.

Sign up for CBF emails to be first to know about 2025 Maryland Rod & Reef Slam dates and other opportunities.

The Rod & Reef Slam fishing tournament is unlike any other. You don't just win by catching the biggest fish. To celebrate the vast biodiversity oyster reefs support, prizes are instead awarded for how many different species you catch (and release). In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the size of fish caught. Anglers of all skill levels fish on a multitude of restored reef locations throughout Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and record their catches in the tournament app (a link to the app will be provided after registering). See our map of restored oyster reefs in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and tributaries.

Fishing Tournament

Divisions:

  • Powerboat
  • Kayak
  • Youth
  • Invasive Species (automatic entry)
Recent prizes have included:
  • Blackstone Griddle
  • Turtle Box Speaker
  •  Under Armour apparel
  • Toadfish products
  • CBF-branded merch
  • Rod and reel combos

Awards & After Party

CBF's Philip Merrill Environmental Center
6 Herndon Ave.
Annapolis, Maryland

The Awards & After Party is included in registration for the tournament.

Don't fish? You don't have to miss out! Tickets for the Awards & After Party can be purchased without registering for the tournament. Enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks, live music, and educational activities to celebrate oyster restoration.

The Bay Needs You

The State of the Bay Report makes it clear that the Bay needs our support now more than ever. Your donation helps the Chesapeake Bay Foundation maintain our momentum toward a restored Bay, rivers, and streams for today and generations to come.

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Founded in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay.

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