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Stripers Staging in Susquehanna Flats & Calvert Cliffs - Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for March 24, 2025
Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure, your friendly neighborhood fishing expert, coming at you with the latest scoop on what's biting in the Chesapeake Bay area around Baltimore and D.C. It's Monday, March 24, 2025, and let me tell you, the fishing's heating up faster than a crab pot at a summer cookout!
First things first, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 3:48 AM and a high tide at 9:59 AM, with another low at 4:43 PM. The sun's gonna peek out at 7:00 AM and call it a day at 7:19 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks, the striped bass are on the move, and they're hungry. We're seeing some nice catches in the 20 to 30-pound range, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 40-pounders. But remember, it's catch and release only until June 1st, so handle those beauties with care.
The shad run is starting to pick up steam too. Hickory shad are showing up in good numbers in the Potomac and Rappahannock, and we're even seeing a few American shad mixed in. If you're looking to get in on this action, head to Fletcher's Cove or the City Dock area in Fredericksburg.
For you perch lovers out there, the yellow perch run is winding down, but the white perch are just getting started. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having good luck with small jigs and bottom rigs baited with bloodworms or grass shrimp.
As for lures, you can't go wrong with soft plastics in the 9 to 10-inch range for those big stripers. White, chartreuse, and dark purple are all producing. If you're fly fishing, a 9 to 12-inch Lefty's Deceiver is your best bet.
For you bait fishermen, fresh cut bunker or live spot are like candy to these fish right now. Just make sure you're using circle hooks to keep those released fish healthy.
Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I've got two words for you: Susquehanna Flats. The big girls are staging there before they head up to spawn. Another good bet is the warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant - just remember to play nice with your fellow anglers if you're drifting for stripers there.
Well, folks, that's all I've got for now. Remember to check those regulations before you head out, and let's keep our fishery healthy for generations to come. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and full coolers!
First things first, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 3:48 AM and a high tide at 9:59 AM, with another low at 4:43 PM. The sun's gonna peek out at 7:00 AM and call it a day at 7:19 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks, the striped bass are on the move, and they're hungry. We're seeing some nice catches in the 20 to 30-pound range, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 40-pounders. But remember, it's catch and release only until June 1st, so handle those beauties with care.
The shad run is starting to pick up steam too. Hickory shad are showing up in good numbers in the Potomac and Rappahannock, and we're even seeing a few American shad mixed in. If you're looking to get in on this action, head to Fletcher's Cove or the City Dock area in Fredericksburg.
For you perch lovers out there, the yellow perch run is winding down, but the white perch are just getting started. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having good luck with small jigs and bottom rigs baited with bloodworms or grass shrimp.
As for lures, you can't go wrong with soft plastics in the 9 to 10-inch range for those big stripers. White, chartreuse, and dark purple are all producing. If you're fly fishing, a 9 to 12-inch Lefty's Deceiver is your best bet.
For you bait fishermen, fresh cut bunker or live spot are like candy to these fish right now. Just make sure you're using circle hooks to keep those released fish healthy.
Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I've got two words for you: Susquehanna Flats. The big girls are staging there before they head up to spawn. Another good bet is the warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant - just remember to play nice with your fellow anglers if you're drifting for stripers there.
Well, folks, that's all I've got for now. Remember to check those regulations before you head out, and let's keep our fishery healthy for generations to come. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and full coolers!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure, your friendly neighborhood fishing expert, coming at you with the latest scoop on what's biting in the Chesapeake Bay area around Baltimore and D.C. It's Monday, March 24, 2025, and let me tell you, the fishing's heating up faster than a crab pot at a summer cookout!
First things first, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 3:48 AM and a high tide at 9:59 AM, with another low at 4:43 PM. The sun's gonna peek out at 7:00 AM and call it a day at 7:19 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks, the striped bass are on the move, and they're hungry. We're seeing some nice catches in the 20 to 30-pound range, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 40-pounders. But remember, it's catch and release only until June 1st, so handle those beauties with care.
The shad run is starting to pick up steam too. Hickory shad are showing up in good numbers in the Potomac and Rappahannock, and we're even seeing a few American shad mixed in. If you're looking to get in on this action, head to Fletcher's Cove or the City Dock area in Fredericksburg.
For you perch lovers out there, the yellow perch run is winding down, but the white perch are just getting started. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having good luck with small jigs and bottom rigs baited with bloodworms or grass shrimp.
As for lures, you can't go wrong with soft plastics in the 9 to 10-inch range for those big stripers. White, chartreuse, and dark purple are all producing. If you're fly fishing, a 9 to 12-inch Lefty's Deceiver is your best bet.
For you bait fishermen, fresh cut bunker or live spot are like candy to these fish right now. Just make sure you're using circle hooks to keep those released fish healthy.
Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I've got two words for you: Susquehanna Flats. The big girls are staging there before they head up to spawn. Another good bet is the warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant - just remember to play nice with your fellow anglers if you're drifting for stripers there.
Well, folks, that's all I've got for now. Remember to check those regulations before you head out, and let's keep our fishery healthy for generations to come. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and full coolers!
First things first, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 3:48 AM and a high tide at 9:59 AM, with another low at 4:43 PM. The sun's gonna peek out at 7:00 AM and call it a day at 7:19 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks, the striped bass are on the move, and they're hungry. We're seeing some nice catches in the 20 to 30-pound range, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 40-pounders. But remember, it's catch and release only until June 1st, so handle those beauties with care.
The shad run is starting to pick up steam too. Hickory shad are showing up in good numbers in the Potomac and Rappahannock, and we're even seeing a few American shad mixed in. If you're looking to get in on this action, head to Fletcher's Cove or the City Dock area in Fredericksburg.
For you perch lovers out there, the yellow perch run is winding down, but the white perch are just getting started. They're moving up into the tributaries, and anglers are having good luck with small jigs and bottom rigs baited with bloodworms or grass shrimp.
As for lures, you can't go wrong with soft plastics in the 9 to 10-inch range for those big stripers. White, chartreuse, and dark purple are all producing. If you're fly fishing, a 9 to 12-inch Lefty's Deceiver is your best bet.
For you bait fishermen, fresh cut bunker or live spot are like candy to these fish right now. Just make sure you're using circle hooks to keep those released fish healthy.
Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I've got two words for you: Susquehanna Flats. The big girls are staging there before they head up to spawn. Another good bet is the warm water discharge at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant - just remember to play nice with your fellow anglers if you're drifting for stripers there.
Well, folks, that's all I've got for now. Remember to check those regulations before you head out, and let's keep our fishery healthy for generations to come. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and full coolers!