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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
Coastal fishing continues to provide outstanding variety, with flounder, triggerfish, spadefish, mahi, tuna, sharks, rays, and kingfish all offering action from the beaches to the offshore canyons. Nearshore reefs remain one of the hottest bites for flounder and reef species, while mahi fishing around buoys and floating debris has been especially productive. Although the surf red drum bite has slowed, there are still plenty of opportunities… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
Freshwater anglers continue to enjoy productive summer fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and a variety of panfish throughout the region. St. Mary's Lake remains one of the area's top multi-species destinations, while rivers and trout streams have benefited from improving water conditions following recent rains. As temperatures moderate, anglers are seeing better opportunities across both warmwater and coldwater fisheries.
Ron caught some big… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
With Maryland's striped bass closure in effect starting tomorrow, anglers are shifting their focus to blue catfish, largemouth bass, and snakehead throughout the Way North region. The lower Susquehanna continues to produce trophy blue cats, while the Susquehanna Flats are offering solid topwater bass and snakehead action around grass beds during low-light periods. Despite the striped bass closure, there are still plenty of productive… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
Although striped bass season is closed starting this weekend, the Upper Bay continues to offer excellent summer fishing with spot, croaker, white perch, and catfish becoming the primary targets. Historic shoals, shell beds, and the Bay Bridge are producing steady bottom fishing, with keeper-sized croaker and larger spot becoming increasingly common. August is shaping up to be an excellent month for anglers looking to fill a cooler with tasty… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
Spanish mackerel are beginning to move into the Middle Bay, joining the already dependable bluefish bite around Sharps Island and nearby channel edges. Bottom fishing remains one of the strongest patterns, with spot, croaker, and the occasional keeper perch providing consistent action over oyster bars throughout the Patuxent and Choptank. With bluefish, mackerel, bottom fish, and even the occasional cutlassfish showing up, Middle Bay… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
The Lower Bay continues to produce outstanding summer fishing, with bluefish, Spanish mackerel, cobia, speckled trout, spot, and croaker all keeping anglers busy. Spanish mackerel are arriving in better numbers, while bluefish remain widespread around the Middle Grounds, Target Ship, and nearby wrecks. Bottom fishing continues to be one of the region's most dependable options, making the Lower Bay an excellent destination during the striped… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
Spanish mackerel are going to offer a new attraction around the Tangier Sound while striped bass are off limits, with more fish moving into the region alongside steady bluefish action. Bottom fishing remains excellent, with keeper croaker, spot, kingfish, and white perch providing reliable catches over oyster bars, tidal creeks, and shell bottoms. Black drum, sheepshead, and red drum are also offering additional opportunities… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 31 Update:
Way South anglers continue to find a wide variety of summer species, including cobia, bull red drum, flounder, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, and bluefish. While changing weather has made cobia fishing inconsistent, calm days are still producing opportunities around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and bull reds continue to provide reliable action around the bridge islands. Flounder and sheepshead remain dependable targets, giving… Read more from Way South...