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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Frenzy: Redfish, Trout, and Bluefish Abound in the Autumn Transition
As of October 16, 2024, the Chesapeake Bay is buzzing with activity, making it an exciting time for anglers. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.
### Tidal Report, Weather, and Time
Today, the sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 6:24 PM. The tidal cycle shows a high tide at 10:37 AM and a low tide at 4:17 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it ideal for fishing.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition period has kicked in, and with cooling water temperatures, fish are becoming more active. Yesterday saw a strong bite in the shallow waters, particularly for redfish, speckled trout, striped bass, and bluefish. Anglers reported catching redfish up to 25 inches, speckled trout up to 19 inches, and striped bass in the under-slot range. Bluefish schools are still abundant, with many fish in the 20-24 inch range and some reaching up to 30 inches.
### Best Lures and Bait
For those targeting redfish and speckled trout, five-inch chartreuse Jerk Shads and four-inch Gulp paddletails in purple tiger on 3/8th ounce jigheads have been highly effective. Jigs with paddle tails or popping corks with shrimp lures are also excellent options. When it comes to trout, jerkbaits and Mirr-o-lures are top choices, while topwater baits work well for enticing trout, drum, and rockfish. For bluefish and Spanish mackerel, small metal spoons and surgical eels are the way to go.
### Hot Spots
One of the hottest spots right now is the area around the Target Ship, where trollers have been catching a lot of bluefish and occasionally picking up cobia while trolling surgical tubes. The bayfront near Point Lookout is also producing a mix of redfish, speckled trout, stripers, and bluefish. For those fishing in the rivers, Lynnhaven Inlet is a great place to target speckled trout and puppy drum.
### Additional Tips
Covering a lot of water using side scan imaging has been key to finding schools of fish. Fresh shrimp is currently the bait of choice for many species, especially when used on standard two-wire bottom rigs. Anglers are also having success casting to grass beds, rocks, and structures like piers or pilings.
With the striped bass fall season now open in Virginia, and the variety of species actively biting, this is an excellent time to get out on the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy some fantastic fishing.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
### Tidal Report, Weather, and Time
Today, the sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 6:24 PM. The tidal cycle shows a high tide at 10:37 AM and a low tide at 4:17 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it ideal for fishing.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition period has kicked in, and with cooling water temperatures, fish are becoming more active. Yesterday saw a strong bite in the shallow waters, particularly for redfish, speckled trout, striped bass, and bluefish. Anglers reported catching redfish up to 25 inches, speckled trout up to 19 inches, and striped bass in the under-slot range. Bluefish schools are still abundant, with many fish in the 20-24 inch range and some reaching up to 30 inches.
### Best Lures and Bait
For those targeting redfish and speckled trout, five-inch chartreuse Jerk Shads and four-inch Gulp paddletails in purple tiger on 3/8th ounce jigheads have been highly effective. Jigs with paddle tails or popping corks with shrimp lures are also excellent options. When it comes to trout, jerkbaits and Mirr-o-lures are top choices, while topwater baits work well for enticing trout, drum, and rockfish. For bluefish and Spanish mackerel, small metal spoons and surgical eels are the way to go.
### Hot Spots
One of the hottest spots right now is the area around the Target Ship, where trollers have been catching a lot of bluefish and occasionally picking up cobia while trolling surgical tubes. The bayfront near Point Lookout is also producing a mix of redfish, speckled trout, stripers, and bluefish. For those fishing in the rivers, Lynnhaven Inlet is a great place to target speckled trout and puppy drum.
### Additional Tips
Covering a lot of water using side scan imaging has been key to finding schools of fish. Fresh shrimp is currently the bait of choice for many species, especially when used on standard two-wire bottom rigs. Anglers are also having success casting to grass beds, rocks, and structures like piers or pilings.
With the striped bass fall season now open in Virginia, and the variety of species actively biting, this is an excellent time to get out on the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy some fantastic fishing.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiAs of October 16, 2024, the Chesapeake Bay is buzzing with activity, making it an exciting time for anglers. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.
### Tidal Report, Weather, and Time
Today, the sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 6:24 PM. The tidal cycle shows a high tide at 10:37 AM and a low tide at 4:17 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it ideal for fishing.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition period has kicked in, and with cooling water temperatures, fish are becoming more active. Yesterday saw a strong bite in the shallow waters, particularly for redfish, speckled trout, striped bass, and bluefish. Anglers reported catching redfish up to 25 inches, speckled trout up to 19 inches, and striped bass in the under-slot range. Bluefish schools are still abundant, with many fish in the 20-24 inch range and some reaching up to 30 inches.
### Best Lures and Bait
For those targeting redfish and speckled trout, five-inch chartreuse Jerk Shads and four-inch Gulp paddletails in purple tiger on 3/8th ounce jigheads have been highly effective. Jigs with paddle tails or popping corks with shrimp lures are also excellent options. When it comes to trout, jerkbaits and Mirr-o-lures are top choices, while topwater baits work well for enticing trout, drum, and rockfish. For bluefish and Spanish mackerel, small metal spoons and surgical eels are the way to go.
### Hot Spots
One of the hottest spots right now is the area around the Target Ship, where trollers have been catching a lot of bluefish and occasionally picking up cobia while trolling surgical tubes. The bayfront near Point Lookout is also producing a mix of redfish, speckled trout, stripers, and bluefish. For those fishing in the rivers, Lynnhaven Inlet is a great place to target speckled trout and puppy drum.
### Additional Tips
Covering a lot of water using side scan imaging has been key to finding schools of fish. Fresh shrimp is currently the bait of choice for many species, especially when used on standard two-wire bottom rigs. Anglers are also having success casting to grass beds, rocks, and structures like piers or pilings.
With the striped bass fall season now open in Virginia, and the variety of species actively biting, this is an excellent time to get out on the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy some fantastic fishing.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
### Tidal Report, Weather, and Time
Today, the sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 6:24 PM. The tidal cycle shows a high tide at 10:37 AM and a low tide at 4:17 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it ideal for fishing.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition period has kicked in, and with cooling water temperatures, fish are becoming more active. Yesterday saw a strong bite in the shallow waters, particularly for redfish, speckled trout, striped bass, and bluefish. Anglers reported catching redfish up to 25 inches, speckled trout up to 19 inches, and striped bass in the under-slot range. Bluefish schools are still abundant, with many fish in the 20-24 inch range and some reaching up to 30 inches.
### Best Lures and Bait
For those targeting redfish and speckled trout, five-inch chartreuse Jerk Shads and four-inch Gulp paddletails in purple tiger on 3/8th ounce jigheads have been highly effective. Jigs with paddle tails or popping corks with shrimp lures are also excellent options. When it comes to trout, jerkbaits and Mirr-o-lures are top choices, while topwater baits work well for enticing trout, drum, and rockfish. For bluefish and Spanish mackerel, small metal spoons and surgical eels are the way to go.
### Hot Spots
One of the hottest spots right now is the area around the Target Ship, where trollers have been catching a lot of bluefish and occasionally picking up cobia while trolling surgical tubes. The bayfront near Point Lookout is also producing a mix of redfish, speckled trout, stripers, and bluefish. For those fishing in the rivers, Lynnhaven Inlet is a great place to target speckled trout and puppy drum.
### Additional Tips
Covering a lot of water using side scan imaging has been key to finding schools of fish. Fresh shrimp is currently the bait of choice for many species, especially when used on standard two-wire bottom rigs. Anglers are also having success casting to grass beds, rocks, and structures like piers or pilings.
With the striped bass fall season now open in Virginia, and the variety of species actively biting, this is an excellent time to get out on the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy some fantastic fishing.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI