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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 2022
November 4, 2022
Upper Chesapeake Bay fishing report, November 25 Update: Fishing for rockfish is still good on the upper Bay but the largest schools of fish seem to be located south of Thomas Point. The Patapsco and Chester rivers have had schools of rockfish… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 2022
October 6, 2022
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 28 Update: Rocktober is leaving us on a strong note in the Upper Bay with lots of striper action for anglers in search of our famous state fish. The class of fish in the Bay seems to be improving as the… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 2022
September 2, 2022
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 29 Update: Rocktober is almost here but it looks like it is going to be less than an ideal start. The remnants of Hurricane Ian are likely to make their way up the coast this weekend bringing heavy… Read more...