Fishing Reports
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Coastal Fishing Report, June 2 Update:
Persistent northeast winds have made fishing difficult for just about everyone along the coastal areas, ranging from those surf fishing to those trying to take a boat through an inlet. Dave Moore checked in to let us know that the striper run on the beach seems to be a done deal, and now sharks have moved in. One evening he had 15 sandbar sharks in a two-hour timespan, hitting cut kingfish baits. Around dusk the sand tigers arrived and took over with the… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, June 2 Update:
Most fish in our local ponds, lakes, and reservoirs are still active throughout the better part of most days. Most will be hanging in shallower water but any submerged structure could be holding fish nearby. Contributor Eric Packard says the bass in his local ponds are acting feisty, trying to pack the pounds back on after spawning. A morning trip to Indian Creek this week produced six largemouth in just two hours of fishing with a wacky rig doing the… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Fishing Report, June 2 Update:
Now that June is here, all areas of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are open to targeting rockfish. Many anglers will be heading to the Conowingo Dam and we expect to hear reports from that area come next week. No doubt they’ll also involve plenty of catfish for bait anglers, whether intentional of caught by accident. Down on the flats, where rockfish could be targeted prior to June 1, we had a few reports of solid striper action this… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 2 Update:
All areas of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are open to targeting rockfish now that June has arrived, and the upper Bay seems to be where most of the action is taking place. A large chunk of the charter fleet are fishing in the Patapsco and near Hart Miller Island. They are finding decent schools of striped bass in 15 to 25 feet of water. Spot have now made their way north of the Bay Bridge and are being caught up into the Magothy.… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay fishing report, June 2 Update:
Rockfish reports in the middle Bay have been spotty but there has been a slight uptick in the action this week. We checked in with Chesapeake Outdoors who let us know the shallow water bite has been good on the eastern side of the Bay. Four to six feet of water has been the magic depth but structure is where the fish will be holding close to. Soft shell crabs on fish finder rigs are working best for bait fishermen but artificial lures like… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 2 Update:
All waters of the Chesapeake Bay are now open to harvesting stripers now that June has arrived. Fishing for rock has been spotty in the Potomac this week but we heard hearsay of a decent bite happening between Ragged point and Colonial Beach. One angler fishing in that area got out for a quick trip where they caught three schoolie rockfish and one right at legal size while casting lures. The wind has made it difficult for boats to get out but… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier Sound, Pocomoke Sound, and lower Eastern Shore fishing reports, June 2 Update:
The shallows of the Eastern Shore are yielding a mix of species this week as anglers seek sheltered water from the persistent winds. As is usually the case, clean water and structure has been the name of the game. Bait fishermen are doing well throwing peeler crab on fish finder rigs. Speckled trout, redfish, and mostly stripers are cruising the shallows looking for bait on the edges of grassy flats and in… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Fishing Report, June 2 Update:
Water temperatures around the CBBT are around 65 degrees which means the spring fishery is starting to switch into summer mode. Fishing has been improving in almost every area when conditions are right but persistent wind has made it tough on many anglers. The inlets and rivers in the Virginia Beach area are providing good fishing for several species, along with a bit more protection from the breeze. Speckled trout and puppy drum are abundant… Read more from Way South...