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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
Nearshore fishing continues to shine, with flounder and triggerfish providing outstanding action on reefs and wrecks from Chincoteague to Virginia Beach. Offshore anglers are finding yellowfin tuna, mahi, and the occasional billfish, while surf fishermen continue to catch red drum, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, and a variety of other summer species. Inshore bridges and jetties are also producing a dependable mix of flounder, sheepshead,… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
Freshwater fishing remains excellent across the region, with smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, snakehead, and panfish all providing consistent action. Snakehead anglers continue to find success throughout the Chesapeake's tidal tributaries despite seeing fewer fry balls than in previous summers, while lakes and reservoirs are producing quality mixed-species catches. Whether wading rivers for smallmouth or working vegetation for snakehead, summer… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
With the August striped bass closure just around the corner, anglers are making the most of the remaining season by targeting fish around Conowingo Dam, the lower Susquehanna River, and the Susquehanna Flats. Largemouth bass continue to provide excellent summertime action over healthy grass beds, while blue and flathead catfish offer dependable opportunities throughout the lower Susquehanna. Whether casting topwater for bass or soaking… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
The Upper Bay striper bite continues to center around the Patapsco River, Bay Bridge, Kent Narrows, and nearby lumps, with moving tides and low-light periods producing the best action. White perch, keeper croaker, and spot are becoming more abundant throughout the tidal creeks and Upper Bay shoals, creating excellent mixed-bag opportunities. As the summer closure approaches, anglers are taking advantage of one final stretch of quality… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
Rockfish action remains steady throughout the Middle Bay, with Poplar Island, the Choptank, and nearby shorelines producing fish during favorable tides and evening bite windows. Bluefish continue to provide outstanding action around Sharp's Island, while croaker and spot are keeping bottom fishermen busy over oyster bars and hard bottom. With striped bass, bluefish, bottom fish, and even the occasional cutlassfish showing up, the Middle Bay… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
The Lower Bay continues to offer diverse summer fishing, with bluefish, croaker, spot, cobia, and speckled trout all providing opportunities. Cobia fishing remains inconsistent but is expected to improve as more fish arrive through August, while bluefish schools are producing fast action throughout the lower Potomac and nearby Bay waters. Bottom fishing remains one of the region's most reliable patterns, with keeper-sized croaker and spot… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
Bottom fishing has become one of the biggest highlights in the Tangier region, with keeper croaker, spot, and white perch providing steady action around oyster bars and tidal rivers. Shallow-water striped bass fishing continues to produce during the early morning, while bull red drum and cobia remain available for anglers willing to put in the time searching open-water shoals and channel edges. With Maryland's striped bass… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, July 23 Update:
Spanish mackerel fishing continues to improve throughout the Way South region, while sheepshead, cobia, and bull red drum remain top attractions around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Puppy drum are beginning to show up in better numbers around the tributaries, adding another exciting inshore option alongside the occasional speckled trout and striped bass. Although cobia still require patience and persistence, anglers willing to cover… Read more from Way South...