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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 2025
May 2, 2025
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 30 Update: The late spring weather has been all over the place as we have been in a cold and rainy pattern. Thanks to the erratic weather, we heard reports of hot and cold action from the Bay Bridge, where… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 2025
April 4, 2025
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 25 Update: Spring is moving right along, and anglers are counting down the days until striped bass season opens. In the meantime, there are several other species to target. Now that we are in a more stable… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2025
March 7, 2025
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 28 Update: Spring has finally arrived, and we are starting to see all the signs including the arrival of osprey, trees beginning to bloom, and the fishing heating up. Blue catfish are getting a lot more… Read more...