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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 Reports, May 2020
April 30, 2020
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 29 Update: Trollers are enjoying a slow-but-steady striper bite throughout the upper bay, focused around the channel edges. Most anglers trolling are opting to pull a spread of pink, chartreuse, and white… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 2020
April 3, 2020
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 24 Update: With travel restrictions still limiting fishing opportunities in many areas, we note that if you’re headed out to fish all the regular regs for the season are still in place and social… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2020
March 6, 2020
Upper Chesapeake Bay fishing report, March 27 Update: Well anglers, we’ve been advised to stay home and keep at least six feet away from other people. Tough, right? We’re already feeling a little cramped up. But, we’ve got some groovy weekend plans… Read more...