Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Fall Transition Brings Bountiful Catch
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Fall Transition Brings Bountiful Catch
As of October 11, 2024, the Chesapeake Bay, particularly around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas, is offering some exciting fishing opportunities.
### Tidal and Weather Report
Expect above-average tidal currents due to the recent new moon, and higher-than-normal tides from the lingering low-pressure system off the coast. Today's weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with gentle winds, making it a good day to get out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:15 AM, and sunset will be at 6:22 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition is in full swing, and fish are feeding aggressively as water temperatures cool. In the Upper Chesapeake Bay, striped bass are active, especially around the Patapsco River and near the old Key Bridge. Anglers have reported catching over 30 fish in a single day, with most being under slot but a few reaching up to 22 inches. Jigging and using fish finders have been key tactics here.
In the Middle Bay, the shallow water fishery is thriving for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout. Puppy drum are plentiful, and areas like the lower Choptank, Little Choptank, West and Rhode rivers, as well as around Poplar Island and Eastern Bay, are hot spots. Paddletails, poppers, and Zara Spooks are popular lures, while spinnerbaits and spin-jigs are favorites for puppy drum.
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, jigging metal spoons and using live spot have been effective. In the Upper Bay, casting lures far out into the current near the Conowingo Dam has yielded good results. For blue catfish, fresh cut bait like bunker, blue crab, and clams are working well, especially at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and in the Chester River.
### Hot Spots
- **Patapsco River**: A hotspot for striped bass, especially near the old Key Bridge.
- **Conowingo Dam**: Great for striped bass and smallmouth bass when water is being released.
- **Lower Choptank and Little Choptank Rivers**: Excellent for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout.
- **Poplar Island and Eastern Bay**: Good areas for a mix of species including puppy drum and striped bass.
Overall, the Chesapeake Bay is offering a diverse and vibrant fishing scene this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of species. Make sure to check the local fishing regulations and be prepared for the changing tides and weather conditions.
### Tidal and Weather Report
Expect above-average tidal currents due to the recent new moon, and higher-than-normal tides from the lingering low-pressure system off the coast. Today's weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with gentle winds, making it a good day to get out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:15 AM, and sunset will be at 6:22 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition is in full swing, and fish are feeding aggressively as water temperatures cool. In the Upper Chesapeake Bay, striped bass are active, especially around the Patapsco River and near the old Key Bridge. Anglers have reported catching over 30 fish in a single day, with most being under slot but a few reaching up to 22 inches. Jigging and using fish finders have been key tactics here.
In the Middle Bay, the shallow water fishery is thriving for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout. Puppy drum are plentiful, and areas like the lower Choptank, Little Choptank, West and Rhode rivers, as well as around Poplar Island and Eastern Bay, are hot spots. Paddletails, poppers, and Zara Spooks are popular lures, while spinnerbaits and spin-jigs are favorites for puppy drum.
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, jigging metal spoons and using live spot have been effective. In the Upper Bay, casting lures far out into the current near the Conowingo Dam has yielded good results. For blue catfish, fresh cut bait like bunker, blue crab, and clams are working well, especially at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and in the Chester River.
### Hot Spots
- **Patapsco River**: A hotspot for striped bass, especially near the old Key Bridge.
- **Conowingo Dam**: Great for striped bass and smallmouth bass when water is being released.
- **Lower Choptank and Little Choptank Rivers**: Excellent for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout.
- **Poplar Island and Eastern Bay**: Good areas for a mix of species including puppy drum and striped bass.
Overall, the Chesapeake Bay is offering a diverse and vibrant fishing scene this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of species. Make sure to check the local fishing regulations and be prepared for the changing tides and weather conditions.
View all episodes
By Quiet. PleaseAs of October 11, 2024, the Chesapeake Bay, particularly around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas, is offering some exciting fishing opportunities.
### Tidal and Weather Report
Expect above-average tidal currents due to the recent new moon, and higher-than-normal tides from the lingering low-pressure system off the coast. Today's weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with gentle winds, making it a good day to get out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:15 AM, and sunset will be at 6:22 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition is in full swing, and fish are feeding aggressively as water temperatures cool. In the Upper Chesapeake Bay, striped bass are active, especially around the Patapsco River and near the old Key Bridge. Anglers have reported catching over 30 fish in a single day, with most being under slot but a few reaching up to 22 inches. Jigging and using fish finders have been key tactics here.
In the Middle Bay, the shallow water fishery is thriving for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout. Puppy drum are plentiful, and areas like the lower Choptank, Little Choptank, West and Rhode rivers, as well as around Poplar Island and Eastern Bay, are hot spots. Paddletails, poppers, and Zara Spooks are popular lures, while spinnerbaits and spin-jigs are favorites for puppy drum.
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, jigging metal spoons and using live spot have been effective. In the Upper Bay, casting lures far out into the current near the Conowingo Dam has yielded good results. For blue catfish, fresh cut bait like bunker, blue crab, and clams are working well, especially at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and in the Chester River.
### Hot Spots
- **Patapsco River**: A hotspot for striped bass, especially near the old Key Bridge.
- **Conowingo Dam**: Great for striped bass and smallmouth bass when water is being released.
- **Lower Choptank and Little Choptank Rivers**: Excellent for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout.
- **Poplar Island and Eastern Bay**: Good areas for a mix of species including puppy drum and striped bass.
Overall, the Chesapeake Bay is offering a diverse and vibrant fishing scene this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of species. Make sure to check the local fishing regulations and be prepared for the changing tides and weather conditions.
### Tidal and Weather Report
Expect above-average tidal currents due to the recent new moon, and higher-than-normal tides from the lingering low-pressure system off the coast. Today's weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with gentle winds, making it a good day to get out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:15 AM, and sunset will be at 6:22 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fall transition is in full swing, and fish are feeding aggressively as water temperatures cool. In the Upper Chesapeake Bay, striped bass are active, especially around the Patapsco River and near the old Key Bridge. Anglers have reported catching over 30 fish in a single day, with most being under slot but a few reaching up to 22 inches. Jigging and using fish finders have been key tactics here.
In the Middle Bay, the shallow water fishery is thriving for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout. Puppy drum are plentiful, and areas like the lower Choptank, Little Choptank, West and Rhode rivers, as well as around Poplar Island and Eastern Bay, are hot spots. Paddletails, poppers, and Zara Spooks are popular lures, while spinnerbaits and spin-jigs are favorites for puppy drum.
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, jigging metal spoons and using live spot have been effective. In the Upper Bay, casting lures far out into the current near the Conowingo Dam has yielded good results. For blue catfish, fresh cut bait like bunker, blue crab, and clams are working well, especially at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and in the Chester River.
### Hot Spots
- **Patapsco River**: A hotspot for striped bass, especially near the old Key Bridge.
- **Conowingo Dam**: Great for striped bass and smallmouth bass when water is being released.
- **Lower Choptank and Little Choptank Rivers**: Excellent for striped bass, red drum, and speckled trout.
- **Poplar Island and Eastern Bay**: Good areas for a mix of species including puppy drum and striped bass.
Overall, the Chesapeake Bay is offering a diverse and vibrant fishing scene this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of species. Make sure to check the local fishing regulations and be prepared for the changing tides and weather conditions.