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Chesapeake Bay Spring Fishing Report: Stripers, Perch, and Catfish on the Move
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 17, 2025. Spring is in the air, and the fish are starting to get active!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 5:55 AM and another at 5:56 PM, with a high tide at 11:43 AM. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM, and sunset's at 7:14 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-50s - not too shabby for mid-March!
Now, onto the good stuff. Striped bass are on the move, folks! They're starting to stage in the warmer, shallower waters as they prepare for their spawning run. Remember, it's catch-and-release only in the Middle Bay right now, and the spawning rivers are off-limits. But if you're looking for some action, try jigging with large soft plastics along channel edges. The Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge is always a hot spot this time of year, but expect it to be crowded.
Yellow perch are still running in some of the tributaries, especially on the Eastern Shore. The Choptank and Chester Rivers have been producing well. White perch are starting to mix in too, so don't be surprised if you hook into a few of those silvery fighters.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are starting to wake up and feed more actively. Try fishing the deeper channels in the upper to middle portions of the tidal rivers. Cut bait like white perch or bunker has been working well.
Lure-wise, I'd recommend packing a variety. For stripers, go with 6-10 inch soft plastic swimbaits or jigs. For perch, small jigs tipped with minnows or grass shrimp are your best bet. Don't forget some inline spinners and small crankbaits too - they can be deadly on both perch and pickerel.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd suggest trying the mouth of the Patuxent River for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats if you're in the northern part of the Bay. For perch, the upper Choptank near Greensboro has been producing well.
Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before you head out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 5:55 AM and another at 5:56 PM, with a high tide at 11:43 AM. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM, and sunset's at 7:14 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-50s - not too shabby for mid-March!
Now, onto the good stuff. Striped bass are on the move, folks! They're starting to stage in the warmer, shallower waters as they prepare for their spawning run. Remember, it's catch-and-release only in the Middle Bay right now, and the spawning rivers are off-limits. But if you're looking for some action, try jigging with large soft plastics along channel edges. The Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge is always a hot spot this time of year, but expect it to be crowded.
Yellow perch are still running in some of the tributaries, especially on the Eastern Shore. The Choptank and Chester Rivers have been producing well. White perch are starting to mix in too, so don't be surprised if you hook into a few of those silvery fighters.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are starting to wake up and feed more actively. Try fishing the deeper channels in the upper to middle portions of the tidal rivers. Cut bait like white perch or bunker has been working well.
Lure-wise, I'd recommend packing a variety. For stripers, go with 6-10 inch soft plastic swimbaits or jigs. For perch, small jigs tipped with minnows or grass shrimp are your best bet. Don't forget some inline spinners and small crankbaits too - they can be deadly on both perch and pickerel.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd suggest trying the mouth of the Patuxent River for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats if you're in the northern part of the Bay. For perch, the upper Choptank near Greensboro has been producing well.
Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before you head out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 17, 2025. Spring is in the air, and the fish are starting to get active!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 5:55 AM and another at 5:56 PM, with a high tide at 11:43 AM. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM, and sunset's at 7:14 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-50s - not too shabby for mid-March!
Now, onto the good stuff. Striped bass are on the move, folks! They're starting to stage in the warmer, shallower waters as they prepare for their spawning run. Remember, it's catch-and-release only in the Middle Bay right now, and the spawning rivers are off-limits. But if you're looking for some action, try jigging with large soft plastics along channel edges. The Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge is always a hot spot this time of year, but expect it to be crowded.
Yellow perch are still running in some of the tributaries, especially on the Eastern Shore. The Choptank and Chester Rivers have been producing well. White perch are starting to mix in too, so don't be surprised if you hook into a few of those silvery fighters.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are starting to wake up and feed more actively. Try fishing the deeper channels in the upper to middle portions of the tidal rivers. Cut bait like white perch or bunker has been working well.
Lure-wise, I'd recommend packing a variety. For stripers, go with 6-10 inch soft plastic swimbaits or jigs. For perch, small jigs tipped with minnows or grass shrimp are your best bet. Don't forget some inline spinners and small crankbaits too - they can be deadly on both perch and pickerel.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd suggest trying the mouth of the Patuxent River for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats if you're in the northern part of the Bay. For perch, the upper Choptank near Greensboro has been producing well.
Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before you head out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 5:55 AM and another at 5:56 PM, with a high tide at 11:43 AM. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM, and sunset's at 7:14 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-50s - not too shabby for mid-March!
Now, onto the good stuff. Striped bass are on the move, folks! They're starting to stage in the warmer, shallower waters as they prepare for their spawning run. Remember, it's catch-and-release only in the Middle Bay right now, and the spawning rivers are off-limits. But if you're looking for some action, try jigging with large soft plastics along channel edges. The Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge is always a hot spot this time of year, but expect it to be crowded.
Yellow perch are still running in some of the tributaries, especially on the Eastern Shore. The Choptank and Chester Rivers have been producing well. White perch are starting to mix in too, so don't be surprised if you hook into a few of those silvery fighters.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are starting to wake up and feed more actively. Try fishing the deeper channels in the upper to middle portions of the tidal rivers. Cut bait like white perch or bunker has been working well.
Lure-wise, I'd recommend packing a variety. For stripers, go with 6-10 inch soft plastic swimbaits or jigs. For perch, small jigs tipped with minnows or grass shrimp are your best bet. Don't forget some inline spinners and small crankbaits too - they can be deadly on both perch and pickerel.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd suggest trying the mouth of the Patuxent River for stripers, or head up to the Susquehanna Flats if you're in the northern part of the Bay. For perch, the upper Choptank near Greensboro has been producing well.
Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before you head out. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!