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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, November 2023
November 3, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 24 Update: One of the many things we have to be thankful for is the Chesapeake Bay. Between her beauty and great fishing opportunities, we can all agree we have access to a truly special place. Good… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 2023
October 5, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 27 Update: It is looking to be a great weekend to be out on the water as summer-like temperatures make their way back into our region. Fishing for rockfish has been good for anglers chasing them in open… Read more...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 2023
September 1, 2023
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 29 Update:  Fishing weather last weekend and the beginning of this week kept many anglers from getting their lines wet. Windy conditions have prevailed recently which has limited most of the productive… Read more...