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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 2024
February 2, 2024
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 23 Update: It is feeling a lot more like winter this week as colder temperatures have moved back into the region. Cold weather may keep some of us indoors, but hardcore anglers will hit the water no… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 2024
January 5, 2024
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 26 Update: Big news was announced this week for striped bass regulations. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has voted for option B2, setting Chesapeake Bay 2024 striped bass regulations… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 2023
December 1, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 29 Update: The Patapsco River offers some of the best opportunities for catching winter striped bass in the Upper Bay. Fishing with a slow approach and small baits will typically be the most effective… Read more...