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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Update: Shad, Perch, Catfish, and Snakehead Frenzy
CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING REPORT
May 4, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing update for the Chesapeake Bay region.
The weather has been mighty fine lately, with temperatures warming up nicely across the Bay. Water temps have reached the mid-60s in the northern sections, creating perfect conditions to get out on the water today.
If you're heading up to the northern Bay, the hickory shad run is still going strong on the lower Susquehanna River, but it's likely winding down soon as water temps continue to rise[1]. Get out there quick if you want in on this action! Anglers are having success at Conowingo Dam, Deer Creek, and Octoraro Creek. Tandem-rigged shad darts and metal spoons are your best bet - carry a variety of colors since their preferences can change daily. Gold and silver spoons have been working well[1].
White perch have moved into the lower sections of tidal rivers and creeks throughout the Bay. They're biting well on bottom rigs tipped with grass shrimp or bloodworms, especially near bridge piers, docks, and channels[3]. The mouth of the Susquehanna has been a particularly hot spot for perch lately[1].
For catfish enthusiasts, the tidal Potomac from Route 301 Bridge to Wilson Bridge offers excellent opportunities for blue cats[3]. Other productive areas include the Patuxent above Benedict and the Nanticoke near Sharptown[3].
Snakehead fishing has been absolutely fire this spring! The Potomac River tributaries on both Maryland and Virginia sides are providing prime habitat for pre-spawn snakeheads in their abundant grass flats[5]. Topwater frogs are crushing it right now. A lucky angler recently pulled in a 30.5-inch beast while topwater fishing in a northern Virginia creek[5].
Black drum are showing up in Pocomoke and Tangier sounds, as well as near the Target Ship and Mud Leads. Soft crab baits are working well when you spot them on your depth finder[3].
For you striper fans, remember that striped bass fishing remains closed in Maryland portions of the Chesapeake until May 15th[4]. The good news is that spawning is pretty much wrapped up in the Choptank and other major tributaries, and some over-slot stripers have started appearing on Maryland's ocean beaches - a sign that the big ones are moving north[4].
Hot spots to try today: Conowingo Dam area for shad, Potomac Creek for snakeheads, and Tangier Sound for black drum.
Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.
May 4, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing update for the Chesapeake Bay region.
The weather has been mighty fine lately, with temperatures warming up nicely across the Bay. Water temps have reached the mid-60s in the northern sections, creating perfect conditions to get out on the water today.
If you're heading up to the northern Bay, the hickory shad run is still going strong on the lower Susquehanna River, but it's likely winding down soon as water temps continue to rise[1]. Get out there quick if you want in on this action! Anglers are having success at Conowingo Dam, Deer Creek, and Octoraro Creek. Tandem-rigged shad darts and metal spoons are your best bet - carry a variety of colors since their preferences can change daily. Gold and silver spoons have been working well[1].
White perch have moved into the lower sections of tidal rivers and creeks throughout the Bay. They're biting well on bottom rigs tipped with grass shrimp or bloodworms, especially near bridge piers, docks, and channels[3]. The mouth of the Susquehanna has been a particularly hot spot for perch lately[1].
For catfish enthusiasts, the tidal Potomac from Route 301 Bridge to Wilson Bridge offers excellent opportunities for blue cats[3]. Other productive areas include the Patuxent above Benedict and the Nanticoke near Sharptown[3].
Snakehead fishing has been absolutely fire this spring! The Potomac River tributaries on both Maryland and Virginia sides are providing prime habitat for pre-spawn snakeheads in their abundant grass flats[5]. Topwater frogs are crushing it right now. A lucky angler recently pulled in a 30.5-inch beast while topwater fishing in a northern Virginia creek[5].
Black drum are showing up in Pocomoke and Tangier sounds, as well as near the Target Ship and Mud Leads. Soft crab baits are working well when you spot them on your depth finder[3].
For you striper fans, remember that striped bass fishing remains closed in Maryland portions of the Chesapeake until May 15th[4]. The good news is that spawning is pretty much wrapped up in the Choptank and other major tributaries, and some over-slot stripers have started appearing on Maryland's ocean beaches - a sign that the big ones are moving north[4].
Hot spots to try today: Conowingo Dam area for shad, Potomac Creek for snakeheads, and Tangier Sound for black drum.
Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.
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By Quiet. PleaseCHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING REPORT
May 4, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing update for the Chesapeake Bay region.
The weather has been mighty fine lately, with temperatures warming up nicely across the Bay. Water temps have reached the mid-60s in the northern sections, creating perfect conditions to get out on the water today.
If you're heading up to the northern Bay, the hickory shad run is still going strong on the lower Susquehanna River, but it's likely winding down soon as water temps continue to rise[1]. Get out there quick if you want in on this action! Anglers are having success at Conowingo Dam, Deer Creek, and Octoraro Creek. Tandem-rigged shad darts and metal spoons are your best bet - carry a variety of colors since their preferences can change daily. Gold and silver spoons have been working well[1].
White perch have moved into the lower sections of tidal rivers and creeks throughout the Bay. They're biting well on bottom rigs tipped with grass shrimp or bloodworms, especially near bridge piers, docks, and channels[3]. The mouth of the Susquehanna has been a particularly hot spot for perch lately[1].
For catfish enthusiasts, the tidal Potomac from Route 301 Bridge to Wilson Bridge offers excellent opportunities for blue cats[3]. Other productive areas include the Patuxent above Benedict and the Nanticoke near Sharptown[3].
Snakehead fishing has been absolutely fire this spring! The Potomac River tributaries on both Maryland and Virginia sides are providing prime habitat for pre-spawn snakeheads in their abundant grass flats[5]. Topwater frogs are crushing it right now. A lucky angler recently pulled in a 30.5-inch beast while topwater fishing in a northern Virginia creek[5].
Black drum are showing up in Pocomoke and Tangier sounds, as well as near the Target Ship and Mud Leads. Soft crab baits are working well when you spot them on your depth finder[3].
For you striper fans, remember that striped bass fishing remains closed in Maryland portions of the Chesapeake until May 15th[4]. The good news is that spawning is pretty much wrapped up in the Choptank and other major tributaries, and some over-slot stripers have started appearing on Maryland's ocean beaches - a sign that the big ones are moving north[4].
Hot spots to try today: Conowingo Dam area for shad, Potomac Creek for snakeheads, and Tangier Sound for black drum.
Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.
May 4, 2025
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing update for the Chesapeake Bay region.
The weather has been mighty fine lately, with temperatures warming up nicely across the Bay. Water temps have reached the mid-60s in the northern sections, creating perfect conditions to get out on the water today.
If you're heading up to the northern Bay, the hickory shad run is still going strong on the lower Susquehanna River, but it's likely winding down soon as water temps continue to rise[1]. Get out there quick if you want in on this action! Anglers are having success at Conowingo Dam, Deer Creek, and Octoraro Creek. Tandem-rigged shad darts and metal spoons are your best bet - carry a variety of colors since their preferences can change daily. Gold and silver spoons have been working well[1].
White perch have moved into the lower sections of tidal rivers and creeks throughout the Bay. They're biting well on bottom rigs tipped with grass shrimp or bloodworms, especially near bridge piers, docks, and channels[3]. The mouth of the Susquehanna has been a particularly hot spot for perch lately[1].
For catfish enthusiasts, the tidal Potomac from Route 301 Bridge to Wilson Bridge offers excellent opportunities for blue cats[3]. Other productive areas include the Patuxent above Benedict and the Nanticoke near Sharptown[3].
Snakehead fishing has been absolutely fire this spring! The Potomac River tributaries on both Maryland and Virginia sides are providing prime habitat for pre-spawn snakeheads in their abundant grass flats[5]. Topwater frogs are crushing it right now. A lucky angler recently pulled in a 30.5-inch beast while topwater fishing in a northern Virginia creek[5].
Black drum are showing up in Pocomoke and Tangier sounds, as well as near the Target Ship and Mud Leads. Soft crab baits are working well when you spot them on your depth finder[3].
For you striper fans, remember that striped bass fishing remains closed in Maryland portions of the Chesapeake until May 15th[4]. The good news is that spawning is pretty much wrapped up in the Choptank and other major tributaries, and some over-slot stripers have started appearing on Maryland's ocean beaches - a sign that the big ones are moving north[4].
Hot spots to try today: Conowingo Dam area for shad, Potomac Creek for snakeheads, and Tangier Sound for black drum.
Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.