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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, August 2024
August 2, 2024
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, August 30 Update: Striped bass are still a primary target for anglers in the Upper Bay and they will remain at the top of the list throughout the rest of summer and fall. The hotspots in this region are still… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 2024
July 5, 2024
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 25 Update: Striped bass season is still closed in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The season will remain closed until the end of the month and will reopen on August 1st. It has been a scorching hot… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 2024
June 7, 2024
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 28 Update: The striped bass fishing in the Upper Bay has been shifting over the past few weeks. When the season started, most of the fish (and boats) were in the Patapsco, but it seems that the bite in the… Read more...