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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Forecast: Stripers, Pickerel, and Holiday Hotspots
For December 28, 2024, if you're planning to hit the waters of the Chesapeake Bay around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area, here's what you need to know.
First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll see a low tide at 2:13 AM and a high tide at 7:53 AM. The second low tide will be at 3:19 PM, followed by a high tide at 8:08 PM. Sunrise is at 7:16 AM, and sunset will be at 4:56 PM[2].
The fishing has been exceptional lately, especially for striped bass. Reports from the Middle Chesapeake Bay indicate an epic bite for rockfish, with many trophy-sized fish being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching big schools of fish, with sizes ranging from 22 inches up to 49 and 50 inches. Hot spots include Bloody Point, the mouth of Eastern Bay, south Poplar, the mouth of the Choptank and Little Choptank, and off Hooper’s Island on the east side. On the west side, fish have been found off Deale, Chesapeake Beach, Cove Point, and Point Lookout[1][3].
For catching these striped bass, five- to eight-inch soft plastics on jigheads have been highly effective, especially in 35 to 50 feet of water along the western shore channel edge. Jigs weighing 1 to 1 1/2 ounces are recommended to reach and stay in the strike zone[3].
Besides striped bass, there have been reports of pickerel biting well in the upper creeks and ponds off the Severn River. Large baits like 5-inch white Zman paddletails have been successful even for smaller pickerel[1].
If you're looking for specific hot spots, consider the areas around Chesapeake Beach and Cove Point. These spots have seen a lot of action recently, with multiple boats landing trophy-sized fish. Another good spot is the mouth of Eastern Bay, which has been consistent for both striped bass and other species[1][3].
Make sure to bundle up as the winter weather sets in, and enjoy the holiday fishing season on the Chesapeake Bay.
First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll see a low tide at 2:13 AM and a high tide at 7:53 AM. The second low tide will be at 3:19 PM, followed by a high tide at 8:08 PM. Sunrise is at 7:16 AM, and sunset will be at 4:56 PM[2].
The fishing has been exceptional lately, especially for striped bass. Reports from the Middle Chesapeake Bay indicate an epic bite for rockfish, with many trophy-sized fish being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching big schools of fish, with sizes ranging from 22 inches up to 49 and 50 inches. Hot spots include Bloody Point, the mouth of Eastern Bay, south Poplar, the mouth of the Choptank and Little Choptank, and off Hooper’s Island on the east side. On the west side, fish have been found off Deale, Chesapeake Beach, Cove Point, and Point Lookout[1][3].
For catching these striped bass, five- to eight-inch soft plastics on jigheads have been highly effective, especially in 35 to 50 feet of water along the western shore channel edge. Jigs weighing 1 to 1 1/2 ounces are recommended to reach and stay in the strike zone[3].
Besides striped bass, there have been reports of pickerel biting well in the upper creeks and ponds off the Severn River. Large baits like 5-inch white Zman paddletails have been successful even for smaller pickerel[1].
If you're looking for specific hot spots, consider the areas around Chesapeake Beach and Cove Point. These spots have seen a lot of action recently, with multiple boats landing trophy-sized fish. Another good spot is the mouth of Eastern Bay, which has been consistent for both striped bass and other species[1][3].
Make sure to bundle up as the winter weather sets in, and enjoy the holiday fishing season on the Chesapeake Bay.
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By Quiet. PleaseFor December 28, 2024, if you're planning to hit the waters of the Chesapeake Bay around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area, here's what you need to know.
First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll see a low tide at 2:13 AM and a high tide at 7:53 AM. The second low tide will be at 3:19 PM, followed by a high tide at 8:08 PM. Sunrise is at 7:16 AM, and sunset will be at 4:56 PM[2].
The fishing has been exceptional lately, especially for striped bass. Reports from the Middle Chesapeake Bay indicate an epic bite for rockfish, with many trophy-sized fish being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching big schools of fish, with sizes ranging from 22 inches up to 49 and 50 inches. Hot spots include Bloody Point, the mouth of Eastern Bay, south Poplar, the mouth of the Choptank and Little Choptank, and off Hooper’s Island on the east side. On the west side, fish have been found off Deale, Chesapeake Beach, Cove Point, and Point Lookout[1][3].
For catching these striped bass, five- to eight-inch soft plastics on jigheads have been highly effective, especially in 35 to 50 feet of water along the western shore channel edge. Jigs weighing 1 to 1 1/2 ounces are recommended to reach and stay in the strike zone[3].
Besides striped bass, there have been reports of pickerel biting well in the upper creeks and ponds off the Severn River. Large baits like 5-inch white Zman paddletails have been successful even for smaller pickerel[1].
If you're looking for specific hot spots, consider the areas around Chesapeake Beach and Cove Point. These spots have seen a lot of action recently, with multiple boats landing trophy-sized fish. Another good spot is the mouth of Eastern Bay, which has been consistent for both striped bass and other species[1][3].
Make sure to bundle up as the winter weather sets in, and enjoy the holiday fishing season on the Chesapeake Bay.
First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll see a low tide at 2:13 AM and a high tide at 7:53 AM. The second low tide will be at 3:19 PM, followed by a high tide at 8:08 PM. Sunrise is at 7:16 AM, and sunset will be at 4:56 PM[2].
The fishing has been exceptional lately, especially for striped bass. Reports from the Middle Chesapeake Bay indicate an epic bite for rockfish, with many trophy-sized fish being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching big schools of fish, with sizes ranging from 22 inches up to 49 and 50 inches. Hot spots include Bloody Point, the mouth of Eastern Bay, south Poplar, the mouth of the Choptank and Little Choptank, and off Hooper’s Island on the east side. On the west side, fish have been found off Deale, Chesapeake Beach, Cove Point, and Point Lookout[1][3].
For catching these striped bass, five- to eight-inch soft plastics on jigheads have been highly effective, especially in 35 to 50 feet of water along the western shore channel edge. Jigs weighing 1 to 1 1/2 ounces are recommended to reach and stay in the strike zone[3].
Besides striped bass, there have been reports of pickerel biting well in the upper creeks and ponds off the Severn River. Large baits like 5-inch white Zman paddletails have been successful even for smaller pickerel[1].
If you're looking for specific hot spots, consider the areas around Chesapeake Beach and Cove Point. These spots have seen a lot of action recently, with multiple boats landing trophy-sized fish. Another good spot is the mouth of Eastern Bay, which has been consistent for both striped bass and other species[1][3].
Make sure to bundle up as the winter weather sets in, and enjoy the holiday fishing season on the Chesapeake Bay.