Hello again fellow anglers! We’re back with this week’s fishing report!
Upper and Middle Bay
Blue and Channel Catfish are a majority of what’s being caught at the moment. Places like Sandy Point and Matapeake are hotspots for cats, with rockfish here and there mixed in! People are reporting 50 pounders out of both those locations caught on anything from Bunker and Softcrabs to Jigs!
White Perch are still currently being found deeper in the channels with only small amounts being caught near docks. Heavier weighted lures or bottom rigs are going to be your best friend for getting deep!
The Rockfish bite is heating up! Most of the trophy sized ones will be found towards the middle of the bay, and best caught through trolling. Just remember, in order to keep your Striped Bass, it must be 35 inches medium, and you may only keep one per day! South of the Brewerton Channel, and the channel edges of the Craighill shipping channel are fantastic places to troll through to get yourself a trophy rockfish!
South Bay
The shad run in the Potomac has definitely slowed down a lot, however they’re still being caught. Little Spoons and smaller Tandems are your best bet, they’re always a fun catch and release experience!
Catfish, especially Blue Catfish, are always in large numbers towards the lower Potomac! Places like the 301 Bridge, Jug Bay, and the Nanticoke River are big time hot spots if you’re trying to get on some big ones!
Sea Trout are still hesitant on moving into the South Bay, especially now with the dip in temperature these past few days, but as the water warms up, they should start being seen more and more.
The White Perch are still passing through the channels, using them as underwater highways into the rivers that house their normal summer spots. Chesapeake Sibiki Rigs tipped with bloodworms, Razor Clams or lugworms will net you TONS of perch!
Crabbing
Crabbing is still slow, especially with the rain cooling the water down a bit. There are lots of reports of crabs being caught around solomons island. Most of your crabs are currently going to be found further south and as the water warms up, you’ll start to see more and more up north.
Additional Info
Trophy Fishing Season is live! Any Rockfish 35 inches and over can be kept! However you may only keep 1 per day. We have a great selection of trolling combos, planer boards, umbrella rigs, tandems rigs, and so much more. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help you select the best equipment and bait to fit your specific fishing needs.
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