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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
Coastal anglers are finding excellent variety, with yellowfin tuna, mahi, billfish, triggerfish, flounder, and cobia all providing action from the nearshore reefs to the offshore canyons. Back bays, bridges, and inlets continue to produce steady catches of flounder, bluefish, striped bass, and sheepshead, while surf anglers are connecting with bull red drum, blacktip sharks, kingfish, and spot. Although many flounder are undersized,… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
Snakehead fishing continues to be one of the hottest freshwater bites, with fry balls creating outstanding sight-fishing opportunities throughout the Potomac tributaries and other tidal systems. Largemouth bass are feeding well in lakes and reservoirs, especially around shallow cover early and deeper structure later in the day. From Baltimore-area reservoirs to Southern Maryland lakes, anglers are enjoying productive summer fishing for a variety of… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
Summer fishing remains strong in the Way North region, with largemouth bass providing the most consistent action as healthy grass beds on the Susquehanna Flats continue to produce quality fish. Striped bass are becoming more scattered, but anglers are still finding success around Conowingo Dam where cooler, oxygen-rich water is holding fish. Blue catfish continue to offer dependable action throughout the lower Susquehanna and surrounding… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
With the August striped bass closure approaching, anglers are taking advantage of a solid bite around the Patapsco River, Pooles Island, and nearby Upper Bay lumps. White perch, croaker, and spot are providing excellent mixed-bag opportunities around docks, bridge pilings, and shoals, with improving numbers of keeper-sized croaker showing up. Early mornings, moving tides, and shaded structure continue to produce the best fishing across the… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
The Middle Bay is offering a wide variety of opportunities, with improved striped bass fishing in the South River, Severn River, and Choptank during low-light periods and favorable tides. Bottom fishing continues to shine as spot, croaker, and white perch move between oyster bars and river points, rewarding anglers willing to stay mobile. Bluefish are also providing consistent action around Stone Rock and Sharps Island, adding another… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
Summer fishing continues to diversify in the Lower Bay, where bluefish, bull red drum, cobia, spot, croaker, and white perch are keeping anglers busy. Bluefish schools are feeding aggressively around Point Lookout, while bull reds continue to roam open water near shoals and channel edges in search of bait. Cobia fishing remains unpredictable, but persistent anglers are still finding keeper fish around traditional hotspots.
Blue catfish… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
Bluefish remain the most dependable target around Tangier, with excellent action around wrecks, shoals, and the Target Ship, while Spanish mackerel numbers continue to build. Cobia fishing has been inconsistent, but trophy bull red drum and shallow-water striped bass continue to provide opportunities for anglers willing to put in the effort. Early mornings remain the best time to target rockfish along creek mouths, shoreline… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 17 Update:
Way South continues to be a premier destination for summer anglers, with cobia, sheepshead, and bull red drum providing outstanding action around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and nearby waters. Sight-fishing conditions for cobia have been excellent, while sheepshead continue to hold tight to bridge pilings, reefs, and rock structure. Inshore anglers can also find striped bass, puppy drum, and the occasional speckled trout around… Read more from Way South...