HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Spring brings out the flowers and picnic baskets, but it also brings out the trusty fishing pole. One of the most relaxing and fun activities for both adults and children. The 2026 Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack has put together some dates for getting the best catches on your fishing line.
MAY Best days: 1-3, 8-10, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31;
JUNE Best days: 1, 5-6, 10-11,15, 20-22, 29;
JULY Best days: 6-8, 14, 19-21, 29;
AUGUST Best days: 9, 20-23, 25-26;
SEPTEMBER Best days: 4-5, 10-12, 18-20, 26-28;
OCTOBER Best days: 10-15, 26-31;
Now those aren’t the only days to fish, but they could be the best days for good relaxation and great catches.
If you are taking out one of our young fishers, the Almanack has some great tips to really maximize the experience.
“Start with equipment that fits the child’s size – A fishing rod should be no bigger than six inches longer than a child’s height. Push-button reels are entry-level models and perfect for kids.”
“Even if it’s hot, pack a pair of pants and a sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt – It’s cooler by the water, and if the bugs start biting, kids can cover up.”
“Coach as much as possible but physically help them as little as possible – They need to do it on their own because the excitement is in the struggle. Fighting a fish of any size turns into a huge event for kids.”
Fishing is an experience that kids will remember for a lifetime. It is a moment of bonding and excitement. Readers can make the most of the experience with these and other tips found in the pages of The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack. LocalNews1.org partners with Gruber’s Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack to bring you the most relevant, timely and informative content about and around Washington and Franklin counties.
First published in 1797, it’s the second oldest almanac in the United States and has been in continuous publication for 230 years and is the only almanac in the United States still published by the founders’ direct descendants. LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions of the Almanack.
