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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Perch, Stripers & Cats Biting in March 2025
Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, coming at you with the latest Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 19, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather and tides. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 65°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 7:18 PM. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:47 PM, so plan your trips accordingly.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! The spring run is in full swing, folks. Yellow perch are winding down, but white perch are taking over in a big way. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having a blast. The Tuckahoe Creek and upper Choptank River are hot spots right now. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small soft plastics on a 1/8 oz jig are your best bets.
Striped bass are on the move too. They're starting to push up into the spawning rivers, but there's still some good catch-and-release action in the main bay. Just remember, the spawning rivers are off-limits, so stick to the open waters. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs is still producing some nice fish.
Catfish action is heating up with the warmer water temps. Blue cats and channel cats are biting well in the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. Cut bait or chicken liver on the bottom is the way to go.
For you trout enthusiasts, the DNR has been stocking like crazy. Check their website for the latest updates, but spots like Centennial Lake in Howard County and Piney Run in Carroll County are good bets.
Lure-wise, I'm loving soft plastics right now. A 4-inch paddletail on a 1/4 oz jighead is versatile for both perch and stripers. Don't forget your trusty Rat-L-Traps and small crankbaits too.
If you're looking for some hot spots, give the mouth of the Magothy River a shot for some mixed bag action, or head to Jug Bay on the Patuxent for some excellent white perch fishing.
That's all for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations, especially with the striped bass spawning closure coming up. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
First off, let's talk weather and tides. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 65°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 7:18 PM. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:47 PM, so plan your trips accordingly.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! The spring run is in full swing, folks. Yellow perch are winding down, but white perch are taking over in a big way. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having a blast. The Tuckahoe Creek and upper Choptank River are hot spots right now. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small soft plastics on a 1/8 oz jig are your best bets.
Striped bass are on the move too. They're starting to push up into the spawning rivers, but there's still some good catch-and-release action in the main bay. Just remember, the spawning rivers are off-limits, so stick to the open waters. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs is still producing some nice fish.
Catfish action is heating up with the warmer water temps. Blue cats and channel cats are biting well in the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. Cut bait or chicken liver on the bottom is the way to go.
For you trout enthusiasts, the DNR has been stocking like crazy. Check their website for the latest updates, but spots like Centennial Lake in Howard County and Piney Run in Carroll County are good bets.
Lure-wise, I'm loving soft plastics right now. A 4-inch paddletail on a 1/4 oz jighead is versatile for both perch and stripers. Don't forget your trusty Rat-L-Traps and small crankbaits too.
If you're looking for some hot spots, give the mouth of the Magothy River a shot for some mixed bag action, or head to Jug Bay on the Patuxent for some excellent white perch fishing.
That's all for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations, especially with the striped bass spawning closure coming up. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, coming at you with the latest Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 19, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather and tides. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 65°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 7:18 PM. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:47 PM, so plan your trips accordingly.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! The spring run is in full swing, folks. Yellow perch are winding down, but white perch are taking over in a big way. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having a blast. The Tuckahoe Creek and upper Choptank River are hot spots right now. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small soft plastics on a 1/8 oz jig are your best bets.
Striped bass are on the move too. They're starting to push up into the spawning rivers, but there's still some good catch-and-release action in the main bay. Just remember, the spawning rivers are off-limits, so stick to the open waters. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs is still producing some nice fish.
Catfish action is heating up with the warmer water temps. Blue cats and channel cats are biting well in the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. Cut bait or chicken liver on the bottom is the way to go.
For you trout enthusiasts, the DNR has been stocking like crazy. Check their website for the latest updates, but spots like Centennial Lake in Howard County and Piney Run in Carroll County are good bets.
Lure-wise, I'm loving soft plastics right now. A 4-inch paddletail on a 1/4 oz jighead is versatile for both perch and stripers. Don't forget your trusty Rat-L-Traps and small crankbaits too.
If you're looking for some hot spots, give the mouth of the Magothy River a shot for some mixed bag action, or head to Jug Bay on the Patuxent for some excellent white perch fishing.
That's all for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations, especially with the striped bass spawning closure coming up. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
First off, let's talk weather and tides. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 65°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 7:18 PM. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:47 PM, so plan your trips accordingly.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! The spring run is in full swing, folks. Yellow perch are winding down, but white perch are taking over in a big way. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having a blast. The Tuckahoe Creek and upper Choptank River are hot spots right now. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small soft plastics on a 1/8 oz jig are your best bets.
Striped bass are on the move too. They're starting to push up into the spawning rivers, but there's still some good catch-and-release action in the main bay. Just remember, the spawning rivers are off-limits, so stick to the open waters. The warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs is still producing some nice fish.
Catfish action is heating up with the warmer water temps. Blue cats and channel cats are biting well in the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. Cut bait or chicken liver on the bottom is the way to go.
For you trout enthusiasts, the DNR has been stocking like crazy. Check their website for the latest updates, but spots like Centennial Lake in Howard County and Piney Run in Carroll County are good bets.
Lure-wise, I'm loving soft plastics right now. A 4-inch paddletail on a 1/4 oz jighead is versatile for both perch and stripers. Don't forget your trusty Rat-L-Traps and small crankbaits too.
If you're looking for some hot spots, give the mouth of the Magothy River a shot for some mixed bag action, or head to Jug Bay on the Patuxent for some excellent white perch fishing.
That's all for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations, especially with the striped bass spawning closure coming up. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!