The Anglers Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report has ARRIVED!

Upper and Middle Bay

Sandy Point and Matapeake continue to be excellent places to target Catfish! Anglers are reporting great success with Alewife, Soft Crab and even Bloodworms!

Key points along the Susquehanna River are perfect for targeting fish like Blue Catfish, Hickory Shad and even Snakehead! Anglers are still reporting HUGE Blue Catfish around the Conowingo Dam. You can find a good mix of large sized Snakehead at the dam as well!

Areas like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge are proving to be hotspots for Striped Bass! Anglers report that Jigging and Live Lining are the 2 best tactics for getting the big ones! Anglers who are trolling for for Rockfish are having good success in shallow water, as shallow as 10 foot!

The White Perch are consistently being caught in shallower waters around their usual summer spots. Anglers are finding the perch spread out during the day, and grouped around structure in the early mornings and evenings! Anglers are also reporting large White Perch around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge using bottom rigs!

South Bay

Striped bass can be found in large numbers around the mouth of the Potomac River! Jigging, Trolling and Chumming are always a solid bet when it comes to targeting these fish.

The tidal Potomac is absolutely perfect for targeting Blue Cats. Places like Fletcher’s Boat House is still a prime spot for catching your fill of Blue Catfish! Anglers in that area are finding success using Jigs with plastics!

White Perch are being caught around the mouths of rivers while moving through the channels, top and bottom rigs are your best bet. Perch are hanging around structure such as sunken logs or wood in the shallow areas. Try using small spinners like a Perch Hounder or a smaller Mepps Inline Spinner in the shallows!

Additional Information

Anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day, with a minimum length of 19 inches and a maximum length of 31 inches. A smaller maximum size of 26 inches is in place in the Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River, and North East River from May 18 through May 31, then the bay-wide size limits apply. Remember to check DNR’s website often to keep up with the current Striped Bass Regulations!

We have a great selection of bait, lures, 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!

See you next week Anglers!