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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, May 2023
May 5, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 26 Update: Now that the summer rockfish season has opened, many anglers are turning their attention to targeting these fish in the upper Bay. We received some diametrically opposite reader reports, with one… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 2023
April 7, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 28 Update: It is almost that time of year where anglers can head out into the Bay in search of trophy striped bass. After a long wait, trophy season will start this Monday and many boats will likely be… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2023
March 3, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 31 Update: Fishing action is picking up as we head into the month of April. Days are getting longer, and temperatures are getting warmer, which is always a good recipe for springtime fishing. Edgemere Bait… Read more...