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Lower Bay Fishing Reports

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2026
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 20 Update: The spring runs are moving right along as the yellow perch run winds down, others are starting up. Contributor Eric Packard paid a visit to Mason Springs looking for shad, but only found a few mostly small male yellow perch. Other anglers on-site reported the same, with small fish present but only a couple of keeper-sized fish showing up. The water was high and muddy from the rain early this week, but it should have settled out by the… Read more »
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 2021
February 4, 2021
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 25 Update: Most of the reports coming out of the lower regions of the Bay this week have been comprised of a blue and channel catfish bite up in the tribs. Deep water and cut bait have been steady… Read more...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 2021
January 1, 2021
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 29 Update: Anglers who hit the water this week were rewarded with serene sights. That is, serene due to an absence of people. High winds and generally foul weather caused the barren water to be slightly… Read more...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 2020
December 4, 2020
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 25 Update: Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and welcome to the final fishing report of 2020. Considering how this year has been we’re thrilled to see it finally end, and we’re wishing everyone a happy… Read more...