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Fishing the Frigid Chesapeake Bay: Tactics for Tackling the Wintertime Stripers
If you're heading out to fish in the Chesapeake Bay around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area today, here's what you can expect:
First off, let's talk about the tides. As of January 23, 2025, you're looking at a low tide at 9:20 AM with a height of 0.44 feet, followed by a high tide at 2:57 PM with a height of 1.62 feet. The next low tide will be at 9:03 PM with a height of 0.2 feet[2].
Weather-wise, it's been quite cold, and this trend is expected to continue. Water temperatures in the Middle Bay are in the low 40s, and they're likely to drop even more in the coming weeks. This cold weather makes the fishing a bit of a grind, but there are still some good spots to check out.
Despite the cold, there have been some reports of striped bass being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some beautiful fish, though the action was not fast and furious. Fish in the Middle Bay have been lethargic, mostly hanging close to the bottom and scattered along ledges. Bouncing jigs with soft plastics along the bottom while drifting in areas where fish have been marked has been the most effective method[1].
For lures, BKDs and Bust ‘Ems on G-Eye heads have been noted as effective. The warm water discharge at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP) is also a good spot, though bites there have been few and far between[1].
If you're looking for hot spots, consider the area around Chesapeake Beach, which has seen some short-lived bird action and reports of fish over the 40-inch mark. Another good spot is off the mouth of Eastern Bay, where pods of fish can be located on sonar suspending in 40 to 60 feet of water. Bloody Point is also a historical winter spot, especially in the deeper depths near Eastern Bay[1].
Sunrise today is at 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at 5:20 PM. Make sure to bundle up and be prepared for the cold.
Good luck out there, and stay warm
First off, let's talk about the tides. As of January 23, 2025, you're looking at a low tide at 9:20 AM with a height of 0.44 feet, followed by a high tide at 2:57 PM with a height of 1.62 feet. The next low tide will be at 9:03 PM with a height of 0.2 feet[2].
Weather-wise, it's been quite cold, and this trend is expected to continue. Water temperatures in the Middle Bay are in the low 40s, and they're likely to drop even more in the coming weeks. This cold weather makes the fishing a bit of a grind, but there are still some good spots to check out.
Despite the cold, there have been some reports of striped bass being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some beautiful fish, though the action was not fast and furious. Fish in the Middle Bay have been lethargic, mostly hanging close to the bottom and scattered along ledges. Bouncing jigs with soft plastics along the bottom while drifting in areas where fish have been marked has been the most effective method[1].
For lures, BKDs and Bust ‘Ems on G-Eye heads have been noted as effective. The warm water discharge at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP) is also a good spot, though bites there have been few and far between[1].
If you're looking for hot spots, consider the area around Chesapeake Beach, which has seen some short-lived bird action and reports of fish over the 40-inch mark. Another good spot is off the mouth of Eastern Bay, where pods of fish can be located on sonar suspending in 40 to 60 feet of water. Bloody Point is also a historical winter spot, especially in the deeper depths near Eastern Bay[1].
Sunrise today is at 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at 5:20 PM. Make sure to bundle up and be prepared for the cold.
Good luck out there, and stay warm
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By Quiet. PleaseIf you're heading out to fish in the Chesapeake Bay around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area today, here's what you can expect:
First off, let's talk about the tides. As of January 23, 2025, you're looking at a low tide at 9:20 AM with a height of 0.44 feet, followed by a high tide at 2:57 PM with a height of 1.62 feet. The next low tide will be at 9:03 PM with a height of 0.2 feet[2].
Weather-wise, it's been quite cold, and this trend is expected to continue. Water temperatures in the Middle Bay are in the low 40s, and they're likely to drop even more in the coming weeks. This cold weather makes the fishing a bit of a grind, but there are still some good spots to check out.
Despite the cold, there have been some reports of striped bass being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some beautiful fish, though the action was not fast and furious. Fish in the Middle Bay have been lethargic, mostly hanging close to the bottom and scattered along ledges. Bouncing jigs with soft plastics along the bottom while drifting in areas where fish have been marked has been the most effective method[1].
For lures, BKDs and Bust ‘Ems on G-Eye heads have been noted as effective. The warm water discharge at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP) is also a good spot, though bites there have been few and far between[1].
If you're looking for hot spots, consider the area around Chesapeake Beach, which has seen some short-lived bird action and reports of fish over the 40-inch mark. Another good spot is off the mouth of Eastern Bay, where pods of fish can be located on sonar suspending in 40 to 60 feet of water. Bloody Point is also a historical winter spot, especially in the deeper depths near Eastern Bay[1].
Sunrise today is at 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at 5:20 PM. Make sure to bundle up and be prepared for the cold.
Good luck out there, and stay warm
First off, let's talk about the tides. As of January 23, 2025, you're looking at a low tide at 9:20 AM with a height of 0.44 feet, followed by a high tide at 2:57 PM with a height of 1.62 feet. The next low tide will be at 9:03 PM with a height of 0.2 feet[2].
Weather-wise, it's been quite cold, and this trend is expected to continue. Water temperatures in the Middle Bay are in the low 40s, and they're likely to drop even more in the coming weeks. This cold weather makes the fishing a bit of a grind, but there are still some good spots to check out.
Despite the cold, there have been some reports of striped bass being caught. Yesterday, anglers reported catching some beautiful fish, though the action was not fast and furious. Fish in the Middle Bay have been lethargic, mostly hanging close to the bottom and scattered along ledges. Bouncing jigs with soft plastics along the bottom while drifting in areas where fish have been marked has been the most effective method[1].
For lures, BKDs and Bust ‘Ems on G-Eye heads have been noted as effective. The warm water discharge at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP) is also a good spot, though bites there have been few and far between[1].
If you're looking for hot spots, consider the area around Chesapeake Beach, which has seen some short-lived bird action and reports of fish over the 40-inch mark. Another good spot is off the mouth of Eastern Bay, where pods of fish can be located on sonar suspending in 40 to 60 feet of water. Bloody Point is also a historical winter spot, especially in the deeper depths near Eastern Bay[1].
Sunrise today is at 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at 5:20 PM. Make sure to bundle up and be prepared for the cold.
Good luck out there, and stay warm