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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Surf fishing along the Delmarva beaches has remained productive with striped bass, black drum, red drum, and some flounder still being caught, though rough surf and slowing action have made fishing more challenging. Coastal bay flounder fishing has been inconsistent due to windy, muddy conditions, but anglers finding cleaner back bay water are still catching fish, while striped bass and incoming bluefish are holding around bridge structure… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Snakehead fishing across the region has been slower than usual due to cooler weather and delayed grass growth, though anglers are still catching quality fish on swimbaits, chatterbaits, and topwater frogs during warmer conditions. Pond and lake bass fishing has remained steady, with post-spawn fish relating to lily pads, shoreline cover, and shallow structure, while frogs, crankbaits, flukes, and wacky rigs have all produced bites. Despite difficult… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Blue catfish action on the lower Susquehanna River has been excellent, with anglers below Conowingo Dam catching fish over 50 pounds along with some flathead catfish mixed in. Bass fishing on the Susquehanna Flats has also been productive as grass growth increases, with chatterbaits and weedless soft plastics working well around submerged vegetation and shoreline cover. Crappie and white perch fishing remain steady throughout the region’s… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Striped bass season has started strong in the Upper Bay, with anglers around the Bay Bridge finding good numbers of slot and over-slot fish relating to bridge pilings in deeper water. Blue catfish action also remains steady north of the Patapsco River as the spawn approaches, with fresh cut bait producing fish in several Upper Bay tributaries. White perch are beginning to move into their summer patterns around tidal river structure and… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Rockfish fishing in the Middle Bay has been excellent this spring, with healthy fish spread throughout rivers, shorelines, and open Bay structure including the Bay Bridge, docks, riprap, and points. Anglers are finding success casting paddletails and jigging bridge pilings, though the bite has varied with changing tides and conditions in some areas. Black drum are also still providing good action, with anglers catching large fish on crab… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Windy conditions have made fishing difficult across the Lower Bay and Potomac region, though anglers are still finding striped bass, black drum, and speckled trout in scattered areas from Point Lookout to Virginia tributaries. Blue catfish action on the Potomac has been excellent, with anglers catching large numbers of fish while jigging soft plastics in the river’s unusually low and favorable flows. Snakehead fishing has been slower due to… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
The shallow water striped bass bite has been very good on the lower Eastern Shore thanks to unusually clear water conditions, though windy weather has made some areas tougher to fish. Anglers around Tangier and Pocomoke sounds are also finding steady action from black drum, red drum, and the season’s first bluefish, with fish showing up in both open water and shallow flats. Croaker catches are also beginning to improve around… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 15 Update:
Croaker fishing in the Way South region continues to show signs of improvement, with anglers catching increasing numbers of keeper fish around the lower James River, local piers, and tidal areas on bloodworms, shrimp, and squid. Black drum, sheepshead, and large bull red drum are also providing good action around bridges, tunnels, and shallow grass flats throughout the Virginia Beach and Norfolk region, while slammer bluefish continue… Read more from Way South...