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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
The offshore wreck and reef bite is producing a nice mixed bag of sea bass, flounder, and also some porgy, while swordfish action remains strong at the canyons. Closer to shore, resident striped bass are keeping anglers busy around the Ocean City Inlet, Route 50 Bridge, and Route 90 Bridge as we wait for migrating fish to move farther south down the coast.
Captain Cook of First Light Charters has enjoyed a steady bottom fishing bite off… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
Late-fall bass patterns are developing across the region, with largemouth increasingly relating to deeper structure and baitfish. Crappie are beginning to school around submerged cover, while recently stocked trout are providing another option, including reports of some surprisingly large fish coming from local ponds.
Wyatt had a fun day of fishing at St. Mary's Lake.
Freshwater bass fishing across the DMV is settling into classic late-fall… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
Blue catfish are providing plenty of action around the lower Susquehanna and Conowingo Dam pool, with deeper holes and channel edges becoming increasingly productive. Striped bass are also holding around the Susquehanna Flats and lower river, while largemouth bass are beginning their transition toward deeper wintering areas.
Nick caught some stripers while jigging around the edges of the Susquehanna Flats.
Blue catfish can provide… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
Blue catfish are stealing some of the spotlight in the Upper Bay, with some impressive fish coming from the lower-salinity waters around Pooles Island and nearby tributaries. Rockfish action remains productive in several areas, including the Patapsco and Chester rivers, while white perch are providing a steady bottom-fishing option around the Bay Bridge and mouth of the Patapsco.
Gil caught a BIG blue catfish this week in the Upper Bay… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
Rockfish remain spread throughout the Middle Bay, with some impressive bird shows producing plenty of undersized fish while anglers working structure are finding better-sized keepers. Light-tackle jigging continues to produce around shoreline structure and shoals, and white perch are providing some additional action around the Bay Bridge and upper tributaries.
David found some slot stripers while fishing the bayfront near Deale.
The… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
The Lower Bay is offering a variety of opportunities, with rockfish showing up around the Potomac and other tributaries, although finding consistent concentrations can require some searching. White perch are schooling around deeper holes and oyster bars, while speckled trout are adding to the mixed-bag opportunities farther south.
Andy and crew enjoyed a nice rockfish bite this week.
FishTalk contributor Eric Packard checked in with a… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
The Tangier region is offering plenty of variety, from crappie, yellow perch, and pickerel in the Pocomoke River to striped bass throughout the Nanticoke, Wicomico, and Big Annemessex systems. Rockfish are responding to both topwater and soft plastics, with some quality fish coming from deeper creek bends and marsh channels.
Herb caught some rockfish while fishing around Deal Island.
Striped bass fishing throughout the… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 6 Update:
Speckled trout action is improving as water temperatures fall, with opportunities around the lower Chesapeake tributaries, Rudee Inlet, and oceanfront. Tautog are also becoming more active around bridges and artificial reefs, while a few impressive bull red drum are still making their way out of the Bay.
Chris caught his personal best red drum while fishing along the shipping channel near Kiptopeke.
The speckled trout bite has… Read more from Way South...