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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, February 2024
February 2, 2024
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 23 Update: Late February has brought with it some very cold temperatures this week. Fishing is a grind this time of year and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Spring to bring on more fishing… Read more...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 2024
January 5, 2024
Middle 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...
Middle Chesapeake Bay fishing Report, December 2023
December 1, 2023
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 29 Update: The Angler in Chief says the catch-and-release trophy striper jigging in the Middle Bay is downright epic, with success on 40-inch-plus fish on every attempt this week. On one trip so many… Read more...