Way North Fishing Reports
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 20 Update:
The Way North region has been experiencing muddy water conditions and floating debris due to releases from the Conowingo Dam. It has been a few days since our last rain event and conditions are beginning to improve on the water, but it will take more time to clean up. Murky water conditions make fishing for several species tough. Anglers looking to fish for yellow perch should be able to find them in the surrounding tidal rivers such as… Read more »
November 7, 2025
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 27 Update:
Yellow perch are getting more active and can be found in most of the Way North tidal rivers. When water temperatures drop below 50, yellow perch school up in the deeper holes and channels… Read more...
October 3, 2025
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 31 Update:
The Conowingo Dam is still a popular destination to fish throughout the fall in the Way North region. Right now, anglers are catching blue catfish, flathead catfish, and some striped bass… Read more...
September 5, 2025
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 26 Update:
It is officially the first week of fall, and we are getting some much-needed rain after a late summer drought. A reader checked in to let us know the rockfish bite up near the Flats has… Read more...