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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
Anglers have been flocking to the beaches to enjoy all that summer offshore fishing has to offer. Sea Hawk Sports Center reports that the Atlantic has stolen the spotlight as boats heading to the deep water are looking to cash in on the great opportunities for tuna, mahi, and other pelagic species. The Washington Canyon to the Norfolk Canyon has been the most productive area for trollers pulling sidewinders and daisy chains. The tuna action… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
Largemouth bass are following the pattern of most anglers right now. That is to be more active in the early mornings and late evenings than in the middle of the day when air temperatures are hottest. Contributor Eric Packard says that despite the heat, bass are still willing to hit in some local ponds, and one afternoon early this week wacky worms were doing the trick. Largemouth bass will usually be the most active right at sunrise and right before… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
The striped bass bite in the Way North region has slowed just a bit with rising water temperatures. Fish are still being caught at the Conowingo Dam and on the Susquehanna Flats, but the bite isn’t as hot. We had one report from a boat who caught two slot rockfish and a few blue catfish while using cut eel for bait on the flats. Those fishing at the Conowingo Dam are still catching some rockfish by casting far out into the turbine wash… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
The Upper Bay was busy last week with a lot of boaters on the water for Fourth of July activities. Anglers would have been smart to get their fishing in early over the weekend to avoid the crowds. A lot of boats were still out targeting striped bass, but the bite slowed down over the weekend, likely thanks to the boating pressure. The fishing was slightly better this week though, and the Key Bridge has been a highlighted area to find… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
Perch fishing has been below average so far this summer, but there are starting to be a few glimmers of hope for things to turn around. A reader let us know the perch bite in the Severn had been picking up, with some very nice white perch (over the nine-inch mark) hitting Mepps in the early morning. Although the bite died out by 9 o’clock, some croaker and a couple of pickerel were in the mix, too. Other anglers reported a slightly improved… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
There is a variety of species to catch in the Lower Bay throughout the summer months. Contributor Eric Packard visited a few different Lower Bay rivers this week with mixed results. The Corrotoman was windy, dirty, and filled with floating grass, and just a couple of puppy drum were willing to bite. At the Piankatank the water was also “churned up pretty good” and just one speck inhaled his white paddletail. And a trip to the Potomac… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
Cobia have been a popular target for anglers now that we are entering the middle of summer. The man in the big brown suit has been spotted well north of the Maryland line by now, but higher numbers of fish will still be found from the Maryland line south towards Cape Charles. The Target Ship, the shoals off Smith and Tangier Island, Watts Island, and Silver Beach are all popular locations for cobia anglers. Chunking pieces of… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 11 Update:
The Angler in Chief says a trip to Cape Charles provided lots of wind, some rain, and dirty water early this week. While he struck out, the anglers he was kayak fishing with (including David and Max Rudow) did catch a slot and an over-slot redfish plus a rockfish. Dark red glitter paddletails were the lone producing lure in the murky water. There are also lots of croaker around and, while visiting the fishing pier at Kiptopeke, that… Read more from Way South...