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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
Offshore bottom fishing has been productive around the wrecks, while swordfish action at the canyons has been more hit or miss. Inshore, tautog fishing around Ocean City’s bridges, jetties, and dock pilings is producing, although most fish remain undersized. Surf fishing has slowed considerably following recent coastal storms, but the striped bass bite is beginning to pick up inside the Ocean City back bays, particularly around the Route… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
Largemouth bass and pickerel are providing some good opportunities across the region. Catfish are moving into deeper water as temperatures cool, and several areas are producing excellent action for both blue and flathead catfish. Mountain trout streams are also fishing well, although spawning activity is beginning for some species, so anglers should take care around spawning areas and focus on stocked waters.
Adam Greenberg caught some big… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
The striped bass bite around the Susquehanna Flats is picking up, with anglers finding a good grade of slot fish while light-tackle jigging. Topwater action around the rocky stretches of the lower Susquehanna and below Conowingo Dam is also producing fish. Blue catfish are moving into deeper channels, where anglers can find consistent action around Garrett Island and the Conowingo Dam area as the fall pattern develops.
Lucy had a… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
Rockfish are feeding heavily around the upper Bay, with good reports from the Patapsco, Bay Bridge, and areas around Pooles Island and Love Point. Topwater plugs, jerkbaits, and paddletails are producing along hard structure, while schools of fish are beginning to show up around bait in open water. White perch are also starting to leave the creeks and gather in deeper water, with some excellent fishing reported near the mouth of the… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
The fall rockfish bite is finally gaining momentum throughout the Middle Bay, with schools of fish showing up around Tolly Point, Thomas Point, and other open-water locations. Jigging with paddletails and metal jigs is producing fish, although the size of the catch can vary considerably depending on where you find them. Some keeper fish are also coming from the bayfront shorelines and around Poplar Island, while anglers fishing dock… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
Rockfish action is heating up throughout the Lower Bay, with good reports from the Potomac River around Swan Point and below the 301 Bridge. Schools of stripers are feeding on bait in deeper water, and anglers are finding success jigging soft plastics. The Virginia tributaries are also producing speckled trout and striped bass, with some quality keeper trout beginning to show up among the smaller fish. Catfish are transitioning into… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
The shallow marshes are providing some exciting striped bass action throughout the Tangier region. Higher-than-normal water levels and strong currents have opened up additional shallow-water opportunities, allowing anglers to reach fish in areas that are normally inaccessible. Pickerel fishing is also worth exploring in the lower Eastern Shore mill ponds and along the Pocomoke River, while crappie should begin schooling… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, October 29 Update:
Speckled trout fishing is improving throughout the Way South region, with larger fish beginning to show up among the abundance of undersized trout in the tidal tributaries. Grass beds, oyster bars, creek mouths, and shallow points are all worth exploring with soft plastics and suspending jerkbaits. Striped bass action is also picking up around the lower James and Elizabeth rivers, particularly near bridges, riprap, and illuminated… Read more from Way South...