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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers, Perch, and Cats Biting in Spring Ahead of Closure
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 11, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's starting to heat up as we move into spring.
First off, the tides. We've got a high tide at 9:10 AM and another at 9:24 PM, with lows at 3:35 AM and 4:18 PM. Sunrise is at 7:20 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, it's looking decent with temps in the mid-50s and partly cloudy skies. There's a light breeze from the southeast, so conditions should be pretty good for getting out on the water.
Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, folks. Remember, it closes on April 1st, so get out there while you can. Anglers have been having some luck around the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, with a few 20-inchers and even a 30-inch trophy being landed. Just watch out for boat traffic - it can get busy out there.
Yellow and white perch are starting to make their spring run. The Patuxent River's been producing, especially around Jackson's Landing and Wayson's Corner. Minnows and grass shrimp have been the ticket for these tasty panfish.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting. They're all over the Bay and its tributaries. Fresh cut bunker or gizzard shad on the bottom is the way to go. Some real monsters are being pulled out of the Patuxent, Nanticoke, and Potomac rivers.
Lure-wise, I'm partial to soft plastics on jigheads for the stripers. A 6 to 8-inch paddletail in white or chartreuse has been working well. For the perch, you can't go wrong with a small shad dart tipped with a piece of bloodworm.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the mouth of the Choptank River near Sharps Island for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats for some catch-and-release action. For perch, the upper reaches of the Nanticoke have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the no-targeting closure for striped bass starts April 1st, so make the most of these next few weeks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water!
First off, the tides. We've got a high tide at 9:10 AM and another at 9:24 PM, with lows at 3:35 AM and 4:18 PM. Sunrise is at 7:20 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, it's looking decent with temps in the mid-50s and partly cloudy skies. There's a light breeze from the southeast, so conditions should be pretty good for getting out on the water.
Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, folks. Remember, it closes on April 1st, so get out there while you can. Anglers have been having some luck around the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, with a few 20-inchers and even a 30-inch trophy being landed. Just watch out for boat traffic - it can get busy out there.
Yellow and white perch are starting to make their spring run. The Patuxent River's been producing, especially around Jackson's Landing and Wayson's Corner. Minnows and grass shrimp have been the ticket for these tasty panfish.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting. They're all over the Bay and its tributaries. Fresh cut bunker or gizzard shad on the bottom is the way to go. Some real monsters are being pulled out of the Patuxent, Nanticoke, and Potomac rivers.
Lure-wise, I'm partial to soft plastics on jigheads for the stripers. A 6 to 8-inch paddletail in white or chartreuse has been working well. For the perch, you can't go wrong with a small shad dart tipped with a piece of bloodworm.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the mouth of the Choptank River near Sharps Island for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats for some catch-and-release action. For perch, the upper reaches of the Nanticoke have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the no-targeting closure for striped bass starts April 1st, so make the most of these next few weeks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 11, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's starting to heat up as we move into spring.
First off, the tides. We've got a high tide at 9:10 AM and another at 9:24 PM, with lows at 3:35 AM and 4:18 PM. Sunrise is at 7:20 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, it's looking decent with temps in the mid-50s and partly cloudy skies. There's a light breeze from the southeast, so conditions should be pretty good for getting out on the water.
Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, folks. Remember, it closes on April 1st, so get out there while you can. Anglers have been having some luck around the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, with a few 20-inchers and even a 30-inch trophy being landed. Just watch out for boat traffic - it can get busy out there.
Yellow and white perch are starting to make their spring run. The Patuxent River's been producing, especially around Jackson's Landing and Wayson's Corner. Minnows and grass shrimp have been the ticket for these tasty panfish.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting. They're all over the Bay and its tributaries. Fresh cut bunker or gizzard shad on the bottom is the way to go. Some real monsters are being pulled out of the Patuxent, Nanticoke, and Potomac rivers.
Lure-wise, I'm partial to soft plastics on jigheads for the stripers. A 6 to 8-inch paddletail in white or chartreuse has been working well. For the perch, you can't go wrong with a small shad dart tipped with a piece of bloodworm.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the mouth of the Choptank River near Sharps Island for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats for some catch-and-release action. For perch, the upper reaches of the Nanticoke have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the no-targeting closure for striped bass starts April 1st, so make the most of these next few weeks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water!
First off, the tides. We've got a high tide at 9:10 AM and another at 9:24 PM, with lows at 3:35 AM and 4:18 PM. Sunrise is at 7:20 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, it's looking decent with temps in the mid-50s and partly cloudy skies. There's a light breeze from the southeast, so conditions should be pretty good for getting out on the water.
Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, folks. Remember, it closes on April 1st, so get out there while you can. Anglers have been having some luck around the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, with a few 20-inchers and even a 30-inch trophy being landed. Just watch out for boat traffic - it can get busy out there.
Yellow and white perch are starting to make their spring run. The Patuxent River's been producing, especially around Jackson's Landing and Wayson's Corner. Minnows and grass shrimp have been the ticket for these tasty panfish.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting. They're all over the Bay and its tributaries. Fresh cut bunker or gizzard shad on the bottom is the way to go. Some real monsters are being pulled out of the Patuxent, Nanticoke, and Potomac rivers.
Lure-wise, I'm partial to soft plastics on jigheads for the stripers. A 6 to 8-inch paddletail in white or chartreuse has been working well. For the perch, you can't go wrong with a small shad dart tipped with a piece of bloodworm.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the mouth of the Choptank River near Sharps Island for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats for some catch-and-release action. For perch, the upper reaches of the Nanticoke have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the no-targeting closure for striped bass starts April 1st, so make the most of these next few weeks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water!