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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, February 2021
February 4, 2021
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 25 Update: Tough weekend weather locked out anglers due to skim ice in some area tribs and creeks, but by early in the week the waters were all back open. We had one reader report of a couple of… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 2021
January 1, 2021
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 29 Update: The Magothy and Severn are continuing to produce excellent numbers of pickerel, despite the crazy cold, windy weather we’ve seen throughout this week. Contributor Eric Packard hit the Magothy… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 2020
December 4, 2020
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 25 Update: Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and welcome to the final fishing report of 2020. Considering how this year has been we’re thrilled to see it finally end, and we’re wishing everyone a happy… Read more...