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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 2024
February 2, 2024
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 23 Update: Big blue catfish have been keeping anglers busy in the Lower Bay rivers with some monsters being caught this week. Captain Mike from Apex Predators guide service checked in to let us know… Read more...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 2024
January 5, 2024
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 26 Update: Big news was announced this week for striped bass regulations. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has voted for option B2, setting Chesapeake Bay 2024 striped bass regulations… Read more...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 2023
December 1, 2023
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 29 Update: We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and got some new fishing gear to try out in 2024. We have some great bites going into the New Year with some of the best striped bass action you… Read more...