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Upper Bay Fishing Reports

Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2026
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 20 Update: As water temperatures rise, striped bass are beginning to move up the Chesapeake Bay towards their spawning grounds. This will provide catch and release opportunities this spring in the Upper Bay. The way things look right now, it appears that April will be open for catch and release fishing in certain areas this year. The Upper Bay striped bass regulations for catch and release can be a bit confusing. In March and April, some areas are… Read more »
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 2025
November 7, 2025
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 27 Update: Reports of increasing pickerel action continue to come in, and this week a reader mentioned that fish in the Magothy were active but also concentrated in certain spots, so keeping on the move… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 2025
October 3, 2025
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 31 Update: The stormy weather kept most anglers off the water this week. There were a few boats that braved the weather to enjoy the fall bite on the Bay. A reader reported solid action in the Patapsco,… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 2025
September 5, 2025
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 26 Update: Although it is the first official week of fall, not much has changed this week for the Upper Bay. Striped bass are still being caught in isolated areas. There has been some schooling fish… Read more...