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Middle Bay Fishing Reports

Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2026
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 20 Update: Water temperatures on the main stem of the Bay are on the rise as we anticipate the start of the striped bass migration. Main stem temperatures on the west side are in the low to mid 40s, while on the east side they are closer to the 50-degree mark. The Eastern Shore always warms up quicker, and fish will often gravitate to those warmer waters. We didn’t have any readers check in with striper reports this week, but the Eastern Shore… Read more »
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 2025
November 7, 2025
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 27 Update: The Angler in Chief says the bird play is widely distributed, and he’s seen flocks forming from off the West River in 40’ or so of water, clear down to a few miles south of Chesapeake Beach… Read more...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 2025
October 3, 2025
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 31 Update: The wind has been wound up this week, making it difficult to get on the Bay to fish for striped bass. The Angler in Chief says last weekend was exceptionally tough on the Middle Bay, with him… Read more...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 2025
September 5, 2025
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 26 Update: The Angler in Chief says some rockfish have (finally!) moved in around Thomas Point and similar west-side structure. The fish include plenty of slots and some overs, with the best bite… Read more...