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Chesapeake Fishing Report: Stripers Hot, Spot Plentiful, Cats Slow, and More
Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest from the Chesapeake waters for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26th.
Striped bass season is in full swing now, having opened up on May 16th, and the action has been hot! Reports from the past week show a good number of slot rockfish scattered around Love Point, with fish holding at various depths. The Bay Bridge area has also been productive, whether you're live-lining spot or casting jigs[1][2][3].
Speaking of spot, they've moved into their summer haunts and are plentiful around the Bay Bridge, at the mouths of tidal rivers, and at Six and Seven Foot Knolls. These little fellas are running between three and six inches - perfect for live-lining. Bottom rigs or Chesapeake sabiki rigs tipped with Fishbites or bloodworms have been doing the trick. There are also some small croaker mixed in with the spot catches[2].
Water temps are above 70 degrees now, pushing stripers into the shallows. Focus on shoreline points, docks, and rip-rap, especially during strong tidal movements. If you're heading out to troll, the Love Point area has some great ledges and contours that are holding fish[2][3].
Blue catfish have been a bit slow this spring, likely due to high salinity levels. Traditional hotspots like Podickory Point, Magothy River, Patapsco River, Chester River, and areas around Pooles Island haven't been as productive as usual. Your best bet is to head further up the tidal rivers where you might also hook into some channel cats[2].
The lower Susquehanna River and Way North region were running high and muddy from heavy rain last week, but should be improving by now. If you're heading that way, remember that striped bass season in the Way North region doesn't open until June 1st, so check those regulations carefully[5].
Hot spots for today: Bay Bridge pilings for stripers (try jigging BKDs or similar soft plastics), Love Point ledges for trolling (tandem rigs have been working well), and the mouths of the Patapsco and Chester Rivers for a mixed bag of spot and perch[2][3].
The tide should be flooding through mid-morning, which is prime time for those bridge pilings. With the warm weather we've been having, early morning and evening bites have been most productive.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen - it's heating up out there! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing, see y'all on the water!
Striped bass season is in full swing now, having opened up on May 16th, and the action has been hot! Reports from the past week show a good number of slot rockfish scattered around Love Point, with fish holding at various depths. The Bay Bridge area has also been productive, whether you're live-lining spot or casting jigs[1][2][3].
Speaking of spot, they've moved into their summer haunts and are plentiful around the Bay Bridge, at the mouths of tidal rivers, and at Six and Seven Foot Knolls. These little fellas are running between three and six inches - perfect for live-lining. Bottom rigs or Chesapeake sabiki rigs tipped with Fishbites or bloodworms have been doing the trick. There are also some small croaker mixed in with the spot catches[2].
Water temps are above 70 degrees now, pushing stripers into the shallows. Focus on shoreline points, docks, and rip-rap, especially during strong tidal movements. If you're heading out to troll, the Love Point area has some great ledges and contours that are holding fish[2][3].
Blue catfish have been a bit slow this spring, likely due to high salinity levels. Traditional hotspots like Podickory Point, Magothy River, Patapsco River, Chester River, and areas around Pooles Island haven't been as productive as usual. Your best bet is to head further up the tidal rivers where you might also hook into some channel cats[2].
The lower Susquehanna River and Way North region were running high and muddy from heavy rain last week, but should be improving by now. If you're heading that way, remember that striped bass season in the Way North region doesn't open until June 1st, so check those regulations carefully[5].
Hot spots for today: Bay Bridge pilings for stripers (try jigging BKDs or similar soft plastics), Love Point ledges for trolling (tandem rigs have been working well), and the mouths of the Patapsco and Chester Rivers for a mixed bag of spot and perch[2][3].
The tide should be flooding through mid-morning, which is prime time for those bridge pilings. With the warm weather we've been having, early morning and evening bites have been most productive.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen - it's heating up out there! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing, see y'all on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest from the Chesapeake waters for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26th.
Striped bass season is in full swing now, having opened up on May 16th, and the action has been hot! Reports from the past week show a good number of slot rockfish scattered around Love Point, with fish holding at various depths. The Bay Bridge area has also been productive, whether you're live-lining spot or casting jigs[1][2][3].
Speaking of spot, they've moved into their summer haunts and are plentiful around the Bay Bridge, at the mouths of tidal rivers, and at Six and Seven Foot Knolls. These little fellas are running between three and six inches - perfect for live-lining. Bottom rigs or Chesapeake sabiki rigs tipped with Fishbites or bloodworms have been doing the trick. There are also some small croaker mixed in with the spot catches[2].
Water temps are above 70 degrees now, pushing stripers into the shallows. Focus on shoreline points, docks, and rip-rap, especially during strong tidal movements. If you're heading out to troll, the Love Point area has some great ledges and contours that are holding fish[2][3].
Blue catfish have been a bit slow this spring, likely due to high salinity levels. Traditional hotspots like Podickory Point, Magothy River, Patapsco River, Chester River, and areas around Pooles Island haven't been as productive as usual. Your best bet is to head further up the tidal rivers where you might also hook into some channel cats[2].
The lower Susquehanna River and Way North region were running high and muddy from heavy rain last week, but should be improving by now. If you're heading that way, remember that striped bass season in the Way North region doesn't open until June 1st, so check those regulations carefully[5].
Hot spots for today: Bay Bridge pilings for stripers (try jigging BKDs or similar soft plastics), Love Point ledges for trolling (tandem rigs have been working well), and the mouths of the Patapsco and Chester Rivers for a mixed bag of spot and perch[2][3].
The tide should be flooding through mid-morning, which is prime time for those bridge pilings. With the warm weather we've been having, early morning and evening bites have been most productive.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen - it's heating up out there! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing, see y'all on the water!
Striped bass season is in full swing now, having opened up on May 16th, and the action has been hot! Reports from the past week show a good number of slot rockfish scattered around Love Point, with fish holding at various depths. The Bay Bridge area has also been productive, whether you're live-lining spot or casting jigs[1][2][3].
Speaking of spot, they've moved into their summer haunts and are plentiful around the Bay Bridge, at the mouths of tidal rivers, and at Six and Seven Foot Knolls. These little fellas are running between three and six inches - perfect for live-lining. Bottom rigs or Chesapeake sabiki rigs tipped with Fishbites or bloodworms have been doing the trick. There are also some small croaker mixed in with the spot catches[2].
Water temps are above 70 degrees now, pushing stripers into the shallows. Focus on shoreline points, docks, and rip-rap, especially during strong tidal movements. If you're heading out to troll, the Love Point area has some great ledges and contours that are holding fish[2][3].
Blue catfish have been a bit slow this spring, likely due to high salinity levels. Traditional hotspots like Podickory Point, Magothy River, Patapsco River, Chester River, and areas around Pooles Island haven't been as productive as usual. Your best bet is to head further up the tidal rivers where you might also hook into some channel cats[2].
The lower Susquehanna River and Way North region were running high and muddy from heavy rain last week, but should be improving by now. If you're heading that way, remember that striped bass season in the Way North region doesn't open until June 1st, so check those regulations carefully[5].
Hot spots for today: Bay Bridge pilings for stripers (try jigging BKDs or similar soft plastics), Love Point ledges for trolling (tandem rigs have been working well), and the mouths of the Patapsco and Chester Rivers for a mixed bag of spot and perch[2][3].
The tide should be flooding through mid-morning, which is prime time for those bridge pilings. With the warm weather we've been having, early morning and evening bites have been most productive.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen - it's heating up out there! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing, see y'all on the water!