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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report March 26, 2025: Stripers, Perch, and Cats Biting Strong
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 26, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water, with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:21 PM.
Tide-wise, we've got a high tide coming in at 6:30 AM, reaching 2.72 feet. Low tide will hit at 12:36 PM, dropping to just 0.09 feet. The next high tide rolls in at 6:48 PM, peaking at 2.57 feet. These tides should create some nice water movement, especially around the Bay Bridge and Eastern Bay.
Now, let's talk fish! The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, with only a few days left before the April closure. Anglers have been having luck jigging large soft plastics along the main channel edges, particularly in the 20 to 40-foot range. Some trophy-sized fish in the 30 to 40-inch class have been reported near Calvert Cliffs and the Bay Bridge.
White perch are in full swing, folks! They're running strong in the tributaries like the Tuckahoe and Choptank. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small jigs tipped with bloodworms are your best bets. If you're after yellow perch, you might be a tad late, but there are still some post-spawners hanging around in the upper reaches of the rivers.
Blue catfish action is heating up, especially in the upper Bay and its tributaries. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working well, and don't be surprised if you hook into a monster – some anglers are reporting cats over 40 pounds!
For you lure enthusiasts, I'd recommend having a mix of soft plastic swimbaits, jerkbaits, and topwater plugs in your arsenal. The Tsunami Soft Bait Swim Shad and Rapala X-Rap have been particularly effective for stripers.
As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying your luck around Poplar Island or the eastern side of the Bay Bridge. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant is also worth a shot, but be prepared for some company – it can get crowded.
Remember, folks, the spawning rivers like the Choptank and Patuxent are off-limits for striped bass fishing, so double-check those regulations before heading out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!
Tide-wise, we've got a high tide coming in at 6:30 AM, reaching 2.72 feet. Low tide will hit at 12:36 PM, dropping to just 0.09 feet. The next high tide rolls in at 6:48 PM, peaking at 2.57 feet. These tides should create some nice water movement, especially around the Bay Bridge and Eastern Bay.
Now, let's talk fish! The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, with only a few days left before the April closure. Anglers have been having luck jigging large soft plastics along the main channel edges, particularly in the 20 to 40-foot range. Some trophy-sized fish in the 30 to 40-inch class have been reported near Calvert Cliffs and the Bay Bridge.
White perch are in full swing, folks! They're running strong in the tributaries like the Tuckahoe and Choptank. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small jigs tipped with bloodworms are your best bets. If you're after yellow perch, you might be a tad late, but there are still some post-spawners hanging around in the upper reaches of the rivers.
Blue catfish action is heating up, especially in the upper Bay and its tributaries. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working well, and don't be surprised if you hook into a monster – some anglers are reporting cats over 40 pounds!
For you lure enthusiasts, I'd recommend having a mix of soft plastic swimbaits, jerkbaits, and topwater plugs in your arsenal. The Tsunami Soft Bait Swim Shad and Rapala X-Rap have been particularly effective for stripers.
As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying your luck around Poplar Island or the eastern side of the Bay Bridge. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant is also worth a shot, but be prepared for some company – it can get crowded.
Remember, folks, the spawning rivers like the Choptank and Patuxent are off-limits for striped bass fishing, so double-check those regulations before heading out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 26, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water, with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:21 PM.
Tide-wise, we've got a high tide coming in at 6:30 AM, reaching 2.72 feet. Low tide will hit at 12:36 PM, dropping to just 0.09 feet. The next high tide rolls in at 6:48 PM, peaking at 2.57 feet. These tides should create some nice water movement, especially around the Bay Bridge and Eastern Bay.
Now, let's talk fish! The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, with only a few days left before the April closure. Anglers have been having luck jigging large soft plastics along the main channel edges, particularly in the 20 to 40-foot range. Some trophy-sized fish in the 30 to 40-inch class have been reported near Calvert Cliffs and the Bay Bridge.
White perch are in full swing, folks! They're running strong in the tributaries like the Tuckahoe and Choptank. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small jigs tipped with bloodworms are your best bets. If you're after yellow perch, you might be a tad late, but there are still some post-spawners hanging around in the upper reaches of the rivers.
Blue catfish action is heating up, especially in the upper Bay and its tributaries. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working well, and don't be surprised if you hook into a monster – some anglers are reporting cats over 40 pounds!
For you lure enthusiasts, I'd recommend having a mix of soft plastic swimbaits, jerkbaits, and topwater plugs in your arsenal. The Tsunami Soft Bait Swim Shad and Rapala X-Rap have been particularly effective for stripers.
As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying your luck around Poplar Island or the eastern side of the Bay Bridge. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant is also worth a shot, but be prepared for some company – it can get crowded.
Remember, folks, the spawning rivers like the Choptank and Patuxent are off-limits for striped bass fishing, so double-check those regulations before heading out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!
Tide-wise, we've got a high tide coming in at 6:30 AM, reaching 2.72 feet. Low tide will hit at 12:36 PM, dropping to just 0.09 feet. The next high tide rolls in at 6:48 PM, peaking at 2.57 feet. These tides should create some nice water movement, especially around the Bay Bridge and Eastern Bay.
Now, let's talk fish! The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, with only a few days left before the April closure. Anglers have been having luck jigging large soft plastics along the main channel edges, particularly in the 20 to 40-foot range. Some trophy-sized fish in the 30 to 40-inch class have been reported near Calvert Cliffs and the Bay Bridge.
White perch are in full swing, folks! They're running strong in the tributaries like the Tuckahoe and Choptank. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small jigs tipped with bloodworms are your best bets. If you're after yellow perch, you might be a tad late, but there are still some post-spawners hanging around in the upper reaches of the rivers.
Blue catfish action is heating up, especially in the upper Bay and its tributaries. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working well, and don't be surprised if you hook into a monster – some anglers are reporting cats over 40 pounds!
For you lure enthusiasts, I'd recommend having a mix of soft plastic swimbaits, jerkbaits, and topwater plugs in your arsenal. The Tsunami Soft Bait Swim Shad and Rapala X-Rap have been particularly effective for stripers.
As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying your luck around Poplar Island or the eastern side of the Bay Bridge. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant is also worth a shot, but be prepared for some company – it can get crowded.
Remember, folks, the spawning rivers like the Choptank and Patuxent are off-limits for striped bass fishing, so double-check those regulations before heading out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!