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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 2021
November 5, 2021
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 26 Update: Hi anglers, we hope you all enjoyed a fantastic Thanksgiving! The Monster Cat Run of 2021 continues in the Upper Bay. We had a number of reports of exceedingly large feline fishes caught by… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 2021
October 1, 2021
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 29 Update: Hi FishTalkers – due to excessive winds throughout the region recently, most of this week’s reports date back to Monday or last weekend. That's one happy angler! WTG, Glenn! Early this… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 2021
September 3, 2021
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 24 Update: The Bay Bridges continue to be a focal point for many anglers, with good catches on fish up to 30 inches being reported by readers. Both jiggers and live-liners have been happy, and at least… Read more...