Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 29, 2025. Let me tell you, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water.

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 5:25 AM, followed by a high at 10:38 AM. Then we'll see another low at 5:37 PM and a high at 10:59 PM. The sun's coming up at 6:54 AM and setting at 7:24 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Now, onto the fish. Folks, the striped bass catch-and-release season is wrapping up, so get out there while you still can. We've been seeing some nice keepers in the 30-inch range around the Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Remember, after March 31, it's hands off the stripers until June.

White perch are running strong in the tributaries. The Patuxent and Choptank rivers have been hot spots. Grass shrimp on a shad dart or small jigs with soft plastics are your best bet for these tasty panfish.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting like crazy. Cut bait or chicken liver in the deeper channels are filling coolers left and right. The Chester River and the area around the Conowingo Dam have been particularly productive.

Now, if you're looking to tangle with some yellow perch, head to the upper reaches of the Bay. Minnows fished close to the bottom have been the ticket. The North East River has been giving up some nice catches.

As for lures, I've been having great luck with the Rapala X-Rap for stripers. Those Storm WildEye Swim Shads are also killer for both stripers and perch. Don't forget your trusty bucktails either, especially if you're jigging around structure.

For you bait fishermen, bloodworms and grass shrimp are hard to beat for perch. If you're after the big blues or stripers, fresh cut menhaden or spot will do the trick.

Hot spots this week? I'd say give the Susquehanna Flats a shot for some catch-and-release striper action. The mouth of the Choptank has also been on fire for a mixed bag of species.

Remember, folks, the water's still a bit chilly, so dress warm and fish safe. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let me tell you, spring has sprung and the fish are biting!

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 8:06 AM and another at 8:26 PM, with lows at 1:49 AM and 2:11 PM. The sun's coming up at 6:55 AM and setting at 7:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are still the talk of the town, but remember, catch and release only until May 15th. These big girls are hungry and fattening up before their spawning run. We're seeing some real lunkers in the 30-40 inch range, with a few lucky anglers reporting 50-inchers!

White perch are running strong in the tributaries, and the yellow perch action is winding down but still worth a shot. Blue catfish are everywhere and putting up a good fight.

For you lure enthusiasts, big soft plastic jigs are the ticket for stripers. Try white or chartreuse in 6-10 inch sizes. Rapala X-Raps are also doing the trick, especially in silver or gold. For the perch, small shad darts tipped with minnows or grass shrimp are hard to beat.

If you're more of a bait angler, fresh cut menhaden or spot are your best bet for stripers and blues. Bloodworms are still king for white perch.

As for hot spots, the Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge is still producing some nice stripers. The mouth of the Choptank River is also on fire. For white perch, head up to the Patuxent or Nanticoke rivers.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southeast. Perfect fishing weather, if you ask me!

Remember, folks, the no-targeting closure for striped bass starts April 1st, so get out there while you can. And as always, tight lines and stay safe on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here, your friendly neighborhood fishing expert, coming at you with the latest scoop on what's biting in the Chesapeake Bay. It's Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and let me tell you, the fishing's heating up faster than my grandma's oven on Thanksgiving!

First things first, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 6:30 AM, measuring 2.72 feet, followed by a low tide at 12:36 PM at 0.09 feet. The next high tide rolls in at 6:48 PM, hitting 2.57 feet. Keep an eye on those tides, folks - they can make or break your day on the water.

Now, for the weather. It's shaping up to be a beautiful spring day with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southeast. Perfect conditions for wetting a line! The sun's gonna peek over the horizon at 6:58 AM and bid us farewell at 7:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

As for the fish, they're starting to wake up from their winter slumber. Striped bass are the talk of the town right now, with some nice catches reported around the Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the mouth of the James River. Remember, it's catch-and-release only for stripers until May 16, so handle 'em with care, folks.

White perch are making their annual spawning run up the tributaries, and let me tell you, they're biting like there's no tomorrow. The Patuxent and Nanticoke rivers have been particularly hot spots. If you're looking for some tasty fillets, now's the time to get after 'em.

Blue catfish are still hanging around in good numbers, especially in the upper Bay. If you're in the mood for a fish fry, these whiskered critters are your best bet. Cut bait like menhaden or gizzard shad will do the trick.

For you lure chunkers out there, I've been hearing good things about soft plastic jigs in the 4-6 inch range. White and chartreuse have been the hot colors. If you're trolling, try running some Rapala X-Raps or Tsunami Swim Shads - they've been producing some nice fish lately.

Live bait enthusiasts, don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you. Bloodworms and grass shrimp are still the go-to baits for perch, while live spot or bunker will tempt those bigger stripers.

Now, if you're looking for some honey holes, I'd suggest giving the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel a shot. The pilings are holding some nice fish, and you might even luck into an early flounder or two. Another spot worth checking out is the mouth of the York River - there's been some good action there lately.

Well, folks, that about wraps it up for this week's report. Remember to keep those lines tight, your hooks sharp, and your coolers full of ice. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and bent rods!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 24, 2025.

It's a beautiful spring morning with temps in the mid-50s, expected to hit the mid-60s later. We've got partly cloudy skies and light winds out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 7:11 AM and sunset will be at 7:13 PM, giving us a nice long day on the water.

Tides are running strong today with high tide at 10:58 AM and low tide at 4:55 PM. Water temps are climbing into the upper 40s in the main bay, while some of the shallower areas are hitting the low 50s.

The big news is the striped bass are staging for their spring spawn run. Catch-and-release fishing has been hot, especially near the mouths of rivers and in areas with 10-20 feet of depth. Anglers are reporting success with soft plastic jigs and shallow-diving crankbaits. Just remember, the catch-and-release season ends March 31st, so get out there while you can!

Yellow perch fishing has been on fire in the tributaries. The Tuckahoe River has been particularly productive, with anglers limiting out using small jigs tipped with minnows. White perch are also starting to show up in good numbers.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting well throughout the upper Bay. Cut bait like gizzard shad or menhaden is your best bet.

As for lures, you can't go wrong with a 6-inch Storm WildEye Swim Shad for stripers. For perch, try a 1/8 oz white and pink shad dart. If you're after blues, any cut bait on a bottom rig will do the trick.

Hot spots this week include the Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge for stripers, the Chester River for perch, and the Bay Bridge pilings for a mix of species.

Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before heading out. Tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 23, 2025. Let me tell you, spring has sprung and the fishing's heating up faster than a crab pot at a summer cookout!

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:41 AM coming in at 0.55 feet, followed by a high at 8:46 AM hitting 1.78 feet. Another low rolls in at 3:41 PM at 0.68 feet, with the day's final high at 9:05 PM reaching 1.47 feet. Sun's up at 7:02 AM and sets at 7:18 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day with temps in the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southeast. Perfect conditions for getting out on the water!

Now, let's get to the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are still the talk of the town, with some real bruisers being caught and released. Remember, it's catch and release only until the end of the month, so handle those rockfish with care. Anglers are having luck jigging with soft plastics and throwing topwater lures in the shallows, especially early morning and late evening.

White perch are running strong in the tributaries. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small jigs tipped with bloodworms are bringing them in by the dozen. Yellow perch action is still decent, especially up in the Mattaponi and Rappahannock.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting like crazy. Cut bait like bunker or white perch is working wonders, especially in the deeper channels.

Lure-wise, I've been having a blast with 4-inch paddletails in pearl or chartreuse for the stripers. Don't forget to pack some topwater poppers for those early morning blitzes. For the perch, 1/16 oz shad darts in white or chartreuse are my go-to.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying your luck around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The pilings are holding some nice stripers. If you're after perch, head up to the Mattaponi River near Aylett - they've been pulling in some citation-sized yellows there.

That's all for now, folks. Remember, a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work. Tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 22, 2025.

We've got a beautiful spring day ahead of us, folks. Sunrise is at 7:02 AM, and sunset's at 7:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. The weather's looking mighty fine with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-60s. As for tides, we've got a high tide at 6:05 AM and another at 6:31 PM, with lows at 12:56 PM and just after midnight.

Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass catch-and-release season is winding down, so get out there while you still can! Anglers have been having good luck around the Calvert Cliffs Power Plant, with some nice 20 to 30-inchers being caught. Remember, though, no targeting after March 31st.

Yellow perch and white perch runs are in full swing in the tributaries. The Tuckahoe River's been hot, with anglers pulling in good numbers using minnows on white and pink shad darts. Some folks are even catching a mix of yellows and whites in the same spots.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting hard in the upper Bay. Cut bait in 15 to 25 feet of water is the ticket.

Now, for the lures. Can't go wrong with soft plastic paddletails for those stripers. The Tsunami Soft Bait Swim Shad has been a killer lately. For perch, small jigs and crappie lures are doing the trick. And don't forget about good ol' live bait – bloodworms and grass shrimp are always solid choices this time of year.

As for hot spots, I'd say give Rudee Inlet a shot for some red drum action. They've been hanging around the docks and deeper sections. And if you're up for a bit of a drive, the Potomac River's starting to see some early shad action.

That's all for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations, especially with the striped bass season changes coming up. Tight lines, and I'll catch y'all next time!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 21, 2025.

It's a beautiful spring morning out on the Bay. Sunrise was at 7:05 AM and we're looking at a high of 62°F with partly cloudy skies. Water temps are climbing into the mid-50s, which means the fish are getting more active.

Tide-wise, we've got a high tide coming in at 6:45 AM, followed by a low at 1:38 PM. The evening high will be at 6:58 PM. Tides are running about average for this time of year.

Now, let's talk fish. Striped bass season is still catch-and-release only until May, but anglers are reporting some nice catches. Most of the action is happening in the lower Bay, with some 30-inchers being caught near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. White perch are starting to show up in good numbers in the tributaries, and we're seeing some nice yellow perch action too.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are biting well in the James and Rappahannock rivers. Some real monsters in the 40-50 pound range have been landed this week.

Lure-wise, soft plastics in white or chartreuse are working well for stripers. Try a 6-inch Storm WildEye Swim Shad or a 9-inch soft plastic on a jig head. For perch, small minnow-imitating lures or shad darts are your best bet. If you're going after those big blues, cut bait is still king.

Speaking of bait, bloodworms and grass shrimp are producing well for perch. For stripers, try live eels or bunker if you can get them.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving the Lynnhaven Inlet a shot for some striper action. The Piankatank River has been producing some nice perch catches. And if you're after those big blues, head up to the Rappahannock around Fredericksburg.

Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before you head out. Tight lines and good fishing!

Hey there, Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 19, 2025. Let me tell you, it's shaping up to be a fine day on the water.

We're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs around 65°F and a light breeze out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 7:09 AM and sunset will be at 7:16 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Tide-wise, we've got a low tide at 4:17 AM, followed by a high at 10:51 AM. Another low comes in at 6:07 PM, with the final high at 10:53 PM. Water temps are hovering in the mid-50s, which has the fish starting to get more active.

Speaking of fish, the striped bass bite has been heating up lately. Anglers have been reporting good catches of 20 to 30-inch rockfish around the Bay Bridge-Tunnel and along channel edges. White perch are also making their way into the tributaries, with some nice catches coming from the Patuxent and Choptank rivers.

For you lure slingers, soft plastics like 6-inch paddletails in white or chartreuse have been doing the trick for stripers. Don't overlook topwater lures like Zara Spooks early in the morning or on overcast days. If you're after perch, small jigs tipped with bloodworms or grass shrimp are the ticket.

For you live bait folks, bunker (menhaden) chunks or live spot are hard to beat for stripers. Bloodworms or grass shrimp on a bottom rig will get you into the perch.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the pilings around the Bay Bridge-Tunnel or working the channel edges near Buoy 72. For perch, try the deeper holes in the Patuxent near Benedict or the Choptank around the Route 50 bridge.

Remember, the spring trophy season for stripers doesn't kick off until May, so it's all catch-and-release for now. Handle those fish with care and get 'em back in the water quick.

That's the scoop for today, folks. Now get out there and make some memories on the water. Tight lines!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 17, 2025. Let me tell ya, spring is in the air and the fish are startin' to bite!

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide comin' in around 9:36 AM, peakin' at about 5.4 feet. Low tide's hittin' around 4:27 PM at 4.34 feet. Sunrise is at 7:13 AM and sunset's at 7:14 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, it's lookin' pretty decent. We're expectin' partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-50s. Winds are gonna be light and variable, which should make for some nice conditions out on the water.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are still catch-and-release only, but they're startin' to move into shallower waters. Anglers have been havin' some luck with 7-inch soft plastic jigs and shallow-runnin' crankbaits. Remember, you gotta use circle hooks if you're usin' natural bait.

Yellow perch are still runnin' in some of the tributaries, but that action's startin' to slow down. White perch, on the other hand, are just gettin' fired up. Bloodworms and small minnows have been workin' well for them.

Blue catfish are bitin' like crazy in the rivers. Cut bait like gizzard shad or bunker is your best bet for these big boys. I heard of a fella pullin' in a 50-pounder near the Potomac last week!

For you lure enthusiasts out there, I've been havin' good luck with white bucktails tipped with a 4-inch Gulp! Swimming Mullet for stripers. For the perch, try small inline spinners or 2-inch curly tail grubs in chartreuse or white.

As for hot spots, the Susquehanna Flats are producin' some nice catch-and-release action for stripers. If you're after catfish, try anchoring up near the mouth of the Patuxent River or the deep holes in the Potomac.

Remember, folks, always check the latest regulations before you head out. Tight lines and good fishin'!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 16, 2025. Let me tell ya, spring is definitely in the air and the fish are starting to wake up from their winter slumber.

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 6:29 AM and a high tide at 11:40 AM. The second low tide is at 6:38 PM, so plan your day accordingly. Sunrise is at 7:14 AM and sunset at 7:12 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a partly cloudy day with temperatures in the mid-50s. Winds are expected to be light and variable, which should make for some nice conditions out on the water.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass (or rockfish, as we like to call 'em) are starting to move up the Bay for their spring spawn. Anglers have been having some luck with catch-and-release fishing, especially around the Calvert Cliffs area. Remember, it's catch-and-release only until May 16th, so handle those fish with care.

White perch are also on the move, with good numbers being caught in the tributaries. The Choptank and Nanticoke rivers have been particularly hot spots. Grass shrimp under a bobber or small soft plastics on a 1/8 oz jig have been working well.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the blue cats are starting to bite more aggressively as the water warms up. The channel edges near the mouth of the Potomac have been producing some nice fish.

Lure-wise, for stripers, I'd recommend trying some large soft plastic jigs in the 6-10 inch range. White or chartreuse have been good colors. For perch, small inline spinners or 2-inch curly tail grubs on a light jighead are your best bet.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd suggest trying around the Bay Bridge pilings for stripers or heading up to the Susquehanna Flats. For perch, Waysons Corner on the Patuxent or the upper Choptank near Greensboro have been producing well.

That's all for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations before you head out, and as always, tight lines!