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March 14, 2025 Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers Stirring, Perch Heating Up, Cats Running Strong
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 14, 2025. Let me tell you, spring is in the air and the fish are starting to wake up!
First off, let's talk tides and weather. We've got a high tide coming in around 9:15 AM and low tide hitting about 3:30 PM. The weather's looking pretty decent - partly cloudy with highs near 60 and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 6:22 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are starting to move into the Bay, with some nice catches reported around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the mouth of the Potomac. Most folks are using soft plastic jigs and trolling with umbrella rigs. Remember, it's catch-and-release only for stripers until May 1st, so handle 'em with care.
White perch fishing is really heating up in the upper Bay tributaries. The Magothy, Severn, and South Rivers have been producing well. Small jigs tipped with bloodworms or grass shrimp are the ticket here.
Blue catfish action remains strong in the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working best. Some real monsters in the 40-50 pound range have been pulled in lately.
For you tautog lovers, the season just opened, and there's been some decent action around the CBBT and offshore wrecks. Green crabs and clams are the go-to baits.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving the Susquehanna Flats a try for some catch-and-release striper action. The flats are warming up nicely, and the fish are starting to feed aggressively. Another good bet is the Kent Narrows area for a mixed bag of white perch and catfish.
Lure-wise, I've been having a lot of success with 4-inch paddle tail swimbaits in pearl or chartreuse for stripers and white perch. For the catfish, you can't go wrong with a simple bottom rig and cut bait.
That's the scoop for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations before heading out, and let's be good stewards of our Bay. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
First off, let's talk tides and weather. We've got a high tide coming in around 9:15 AM and low tide hitting about 3:30 PM. The weather's looking pretty decent - partly cloudy with highs near 60 and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 6:22 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are starting to move into the Bay, with some nice catches reported around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the mouth of the Potomac. Most folks are using soft plastic jigs and trolling with umbrella rigs. Remember, it's catch-and-release only for stripers until May 1st, so handle 'em with care.
White perch fishing is really heating up in the upper Bay tributaries. The Magothy, Severn, and South Rivers have been producing well. Small jigs tipped with bloodworms or grass shrimp are the ticket here.
Blue catfish action remains strong in the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working best. Some real monsters in the 40-50 pound range have been pulled in lately.
For you tautog lovers, the season just opened, and there's been some decent action around the CBBT and offshore wrecks. Green crabs and clams are the go-to baits.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving the Susquehanna Flats a try for some catch-and-release striper action. The flats are warming up nicely, and the fish are starting to feed aggressively. Another good bet is the Kent Narrows area for a mixed bag of white perch and catfish.
Lure-wise, I've been having a lot of success with 4-inch paddle tail swimbaits in pearl or chartreuse for stripers and white perch. For the catfish, you can't go wrong with a simple bottom rig and cut bait.
That's the scoop for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations before heading out, and let's be good stewards of our Bay. 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 14, 2025. Let me tell you, spring is in the air and the fish are starting to wake up!
First off, let's talk tides and weather. We've got a high tide coming in around 9:15 AM and low tide hitting about 3:30 PM. The weather's looking pretty decent - partly cloudy with highs near 60 and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 6:22 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are starting to move into the Bay, with some nice catches reported around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the mouth of the Potomac. Most folks are using soft plastic jigs and trolling with umbrella rigs. Remember, it's catch-and-release only for stripers until May 1st, so handle 'em with care.
White perch fishing is really heating up in the upper Bay tributaries. The Magothy, Severn, and South Rivers have been producing well. Small jigs tipped with bloodworms or grass shrimp are the ticket here.
Blue catfish action remains strong in the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working best. Some real monsters in the 40-50 pound range have been pulled in lately.
For you tautog lovers, the season just opened, and there's been some decent action around the CBBT and offshore wrecks. Green crabs and clams are the go-to baits.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving the Susquehanna Flats a try for some catch-and-release striper action. The flats are warming up nicely, and the fish are starting to feed aggressively. Another good bet is the Kent Narrows area for a mixed bag of white perch and catfish.
Lure-wise, I've been having a lot of success with 4-inch paddle tail swimbaits in pearl or chartreuse for stripers and white perch. For the catfish, you can't go wrong with a simple bottom rig and cut bait.
That's the scoop for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations before heading out, and let's be good stewards of our Bay. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
First off, let's talk tides and weather. We've got a high tide coming in around 9:15 AM and low tide hitting about 3:30 PM. The weather's looking pretty decent - partly cloudy with highs near 60 and a light breeze from the southeast. Sunrise is at 6:22 AM and sunset at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are starting to move into the Bay, with some nice catches reported around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the mouth of the Potomac. Most folks are using soft plastic jigs and trolling with umbrella rigs. Remember, it's catch-and-release only for stripers until May 1st, so handle 'em with care.
White perch fishing is really heating up in the upper Bay tributaries. The Magothy, Severn, and South Rivers have been producing well. Small jigs tipped with bloodworms or grass shrimp are the ticket here.
Blue catfish action remains strong in the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers. Cut bait like gizzard shad or white perch is working best. Some real monsters in the 40-50 pound range have been pulled in lately.
For you tautog lovers, the season just opened, and there's been some decent action around the CBBT and offshore wrecks. Green crabs and clams are the go-to baits.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving the Susquehanna Flats a try for some catch-and-release striper action. The flats are warming up nicely, and the fish are starting to feed aggressively. Another good bet is the Kent Narrows area for a mixed bag of white perch and catfish.
Lure-wise, I've been having a lot of success with 4-inch paddle tail swimbaits in pearl or chartreuse for stripers and white perch. For the catfish, you can't go wrong with a simple bottom rig and cut bait.
That's the scoop for now, folks. Remember to check those regulations before heading out, and let's be good stewards of our Bay. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!