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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 2019
May 2, 2019
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 31 Update: Trolling still seems to be the most productive means of catching fish on the Eastern side, particularly around Love Point and from the LP buoy down to the bridge. Many anglers are gathering around… Read more...
April Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, 2019
April 4, 2019
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report April 26 Update: Mid-week update, 4/30 - We're hearing that trolling just off the mouth of the Potomac is now consistently producing better catches than up north. One to three fish per day seems average, with… Read more...
March Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, 2019
March 1, 2019
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 28, 2019 Update: With yellow perch ending their spawn and readying to depart, white perch are moving up the tributaries to replace them. The Magothy has begun to provide a steady white perch fishery, with… Read more...