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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers, Smallies, and Walleye Biting Despite Chilly Conditions
As of January 3, 2025, the Chesapeake Bay around Baltimore and Washington D.C. is offering some exciting fishing opportunities despite the chilly winter conditions.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tides in the Baltimore area of the Chesapeake Bay are as follows: Low tide at 3:54 AM with a height of 3.96 feet, high tide at 8:39 AM with a height of 4.62 feet, low tide again at 2:45 PM with a height of 3.73 feet, and high tide at 9:22 PM with a height of 5.25 feet[2]. The weather has been cold, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s at night, which has actually helped to turn on the fish bite.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:25 AM, and sunset is at 4:55 PM, providing a good window for both morning and late afternoon fishing trips.
### Fish Activity
Striped bass, smallmouth bass, and even some walleye have been active in the area. At the Conowingo Dam, anglers have reported catching striped bass up to 30 inches, with many over-slot fish being caught by those who can cast far out into the discharge waters. Smallmouth bass and walleye are also in the mix, particularly at night[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using a mix of soft plastics and crankbaits has been effective, especially along the main channel of the Susquehanna Flats and at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. Anglers casting these lures are finding good success, with birds occasionally giving away the fish's location[1].
### Hot Spots
One of the best spots right now is the Conowingo Dam, where the cooler weather has improved the fishing conditions. Anglers are finding fish not only in the current below the dam but also along the rocky shorelines away from the dam. Another hotspot is the Patapsco River, which has been mentioned in recent reports as a good location for catch-and-release striped bass fishing[3].
In summary, the cold weather is working in favor of anglers in the Chesapeake Bay area, with striped bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye being caught in decent numbers. Using the right lures and targeting the right spots like the Conowingo Dam and the Patapsco River can make for a successful fishing trip.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tides in the Baltimore area of the Chesapeake Bay are as follows: Low tide at 3:54 AM with a height of 3.96 feet, high tide at 8:39 AM with a height of 4.62 feet, low tide again at 2:45 PM with a height of 3.73 feet, and high tide at 9:22 PM with a height of 5.25 feet[2]. The weather has been cold, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s at night, which has actually helped to turn on the fish bite.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:25 AM, and sunset is at 4:55 PM, providing a good window for both morning and late afternoon fishing trips.
### Fish Activity
Striped bass, smallmouth bass, and even some walleye have been active in the area. At the Conowingo Dam, anglers have reported catching striped bass up to 30 inches, with many over-slot fish being caught by those who can cast far out into the discharge waters. Smallmouth bass and walleye are also in the mix, particularly at night[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using a mix of soft plastics and crankbaits has been effective, especially along the main channel of the Susquehanna Flats and at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. Anglers casting these lures are finding good success, with birds occasionally giving away the fish's location[1].
### Hot Spots
One of the best spots right now is the Conowingo Dam, where the cooler weather has improved the fishing conditions. Anglers are finding fish not only in the current below the dam but also along the rocky shorelines away from the dam. Another hotspot is the Patapsco River, which has been mentioned in recent reports as a good location for catch-and-release striped bass fishing[3].
In summary, the cold weather is working in favor of anglers in the Chesapeake Bay area, with striped bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye being caught in decent numbers. Using the right lures and targeting the right spots like the Conowingo Dam and the Patapsco River can make for a successful fishing trip.
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By Quiet. PleaseAs of January 3, 2025, the Chesapeake Bay around Baltimore and Washington D.C. is offering some exciting fishing opportunities despite the chilly winter conditions.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tides in the Baltimore area of the Chesapeake Bay are as follows: Low tide at 3:54 AM with a height of 3.96 feet, high tide at 8:39 AM with a height of 4.62 feet, low tide again at 2:45 PM with a height of 3.73 feet, and high tide at 9:22 PM with a height of 5.25 feet[2]. The weather has been cold, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s at night, which has actually helped to turn on the fish bite.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:25 AM, and sunset is at 4:55 PM, providing a good window for both morning and late afternoon fishing trips.
### Fish Activity
Striped bass, smallmouth bass, and even some walleye have been active in the area. At the Conowingo Dam, anglers have reported catching striped bass up to 30 inches, with many over-slot fish being caught by those who can cast far out into the discharge waters. Smallmouth bass and walleye are also in the mix, particularly at night[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using a mix of soft plastics and crankbaits has been effective, especially along the main channel of the Susquehanna Flats and at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. Anglers casting these lures are finding good success, with birds occasionally giving away the fish's location[1].
### Hot Spots
One of the best spots right now is the Conowingo Dam, where the cooler weather has improved the fishing conditions. Anglers are finding fish not only in the current below the dam but also along the rocky shorelines away from the dam. Another hotspot is the Patapsco River, which has been mentioned in recent reports as a good location for catch-and-release striped bass fishing[3].
In summary, the cold weather is working in favor of anglers in the Chesapeake Bay area, with striped bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye being caught in decent numbers. Using the right lures and targeting the right spots like the Conowingo Dam and the Patapsco River can make for a successful fishing trip.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tides in the Baltimore area of the Chesapeake Bay are as follows: Low tide at 3:54 AM with a height of 3.96 feet, high tide at 8:39 AM with a height of 4.62 feet, low tide again at 2:45 PM with a height of 3.73 feet, and high tide at 9:22 PM with a height of 5.25 feet[2]. The weather has been cold, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s at night, which has actually helped to turn on the fish bite.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:25 AM, and sunset is at 4:55 PM, providing a good window for both morning and late afternoon fishing trips.
### Fish Activity
Striped bass, smallmouth bass, and even some walleye have been active in the area. At the Conowingo Dam, anglers have reported catching striped bass up to 30 inches, with many over-slot fish being caught by those who can cast far out into the discharge waters. Smallmouth bass and walleye are also in the mix, particularly at night[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using a mix of soft plastics and crankbaits has been effective, especially along the main channel of the Susquehanna Flats and at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. Anglers casting these lures are finding good success, with birds occasionally giving away the fish's location[1].
### Hot Spots
One of the best spots right now is the Conowingo Dam, where the cooler weather has improved the fishing conditions. Anglers are finding fish not only in the current below the dam but also along the rocky shorelines away from the dam. Another hotspot is the Patapsco River, which has been mentioned in recent reports as a good location for catch-and-release striped bass fishing[3].
In summary, the cold weather is working in favor of anglers in the Chesapeake Bay area, with striped bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye being caught in decent numbers. Using the right lures and targeting the right spots like the Conowingo Dam and the Patapsco River can make for a successful fishing trip.