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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
Coastal anglers are enjoying excellent offshore opportunities for bluefin tuna, sea bass, flounder, tilefish, and the season's first white marlin, while back bays continue to produce keeper flounder, striped bass, bluefish, and sheepshead. Surf fishermen are finding action on sharks, kingfish, spot, and the occasional bull red drum during the evening bite. Water clarity remains the key to consistent flounder fishing throughout the coastal… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
Snakehead fishing continues to improve as fry balls become more common throughout the region, creating outstanding sight-fishing opportunities for anglers throwing topwater frogs. Largemouth bass have settled into predictable summer patterns around vegetation and shaded cover, while western trout streams continue to fish well following recent rainfall. Rising river temperatures are also setting the stage for some excellent summertime smallmouth bass… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
Striped bass remain the primary focus in the Way North region, but the best action is now limited to moving tides, deeper channels, and low-light periods as summer heat pushes fish off the flats. Catfish are providing consistent action throughout the tidal rivers, while largemouth bass are settling into their summer pattern around thick grass, docks, and other shallow cover. Anglers targeting catch-and-release stripers should handle fish… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
The Patapsco River continues to produce the most consistent striped bass action in the Upper Bay, while the Bay Bridge bite remains slow and unpredictable. White perch, spot, and croaker are becoming more common on the Bay's shoals and around bridge structure, giving anglers more mixed-bag opportunities. With heavy boat traffic expected around the Patapsco this weekend, anglers may want to explore alternative fishing locations.
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Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
Rockfish fishing remains inconsistent across much of the Middle Bay, although Kent Narrows and portions of the Choptank continue to produce fish for anglers using live spot and topwater lures during low-light hours. Bluefish, croaker, and spot are becoming more abundant, providing reliable action when the striped bass bite slows down. White perch fishing is gradually improving, though it still hasn't reached the strong summer patterns… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
The Lower Bay is offering some of the most exciting action on the Chesapeake, with bull redfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, cobia, and striped bass all providing opportunities. Redfish blitzes, improving cobia reports, and the northward push of Spanish mackerel are creating excellent early summer fishing. White perch fishing has also been particularly productive in the region's tidal creeks, making for outstanding mixed-species trips.… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
Summer fishing continues to expand around Tangier as anglers target cobia, bull red drum, rockfish, bluefish, and sheepshead across the region's shoals, reefs, and grass flats. Low-light periods remain the best time to target shallow-water rockfish and red drum, while cobia fishing continues to improve around the Middle Grounds and nearby shoals. With so many species now available, Tangier remains one of the Chesapeake's most… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 26 Update:
The Way South region continues to shine with excellent cobia and sheepshead fishing around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, nearby shoals, and Virginia Beach waters. Puppy drum reports are beginning to improve, while schools of bull red drum remain a major attraction around the CBBT islands and surrounding structure. Anglers looking for variety can also take advantage of an unexpected triggerfish bite while waiting for the summer… Read more from Way South...