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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
The coast is still holding onto plenty of summertime action, but the first hints of fall are starting to creep into the picture. From the surf and back bays to the offshore grounds, anglers have a wide variety of options, with flounder, surf-favorites, sharks, rays, and a mix of pelagic species keeping things interesting. A few new arrivals are starting to show, and if the weather cooperates, the coming weeks could make for a… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
Freshwater fishing remains a bit of a mixed bag, with low water making things tricky in some areas while bass and snakeheads continue to provide plenty of entertainment. The changing weather is beginning to give anglers a glimpse of what's ahead, and cooling temperatures should help shake loose some of the tougher late-summer patterns. Out west, trout anglers are also looking toward a much-needed change in conditions.
Snakeheads are still… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
There is plenty to keep anglers busy in the far northern reaches of the Bay, with blue catfish providing reliable action while bass and striped bass begin responding to the first hints of fall. The grass is still hanging on across the flats, but that won't last forever, and the changes coming to those shallow areas should open up some interesting opportunities. Meanwhile, the first signs of the fall rockfish transition are beginning… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
The Upper Bay is starting to feel like fall is waiting just around the corner, and striped bass are already giving anglers a taste of what's to come. There is still plenty of bait and plenty of fish spread across the region, with low-light feeding activity providing some exciting opportunities. As temperatures begin to slide, expect the fish and bait to become increasingly predictable, and the fall rockfish game to really start picking… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
The Middle Bay is offering a little bit of everything right now, although some fisheries are certainly making anglers work harder than others. Rockfish are showing up in select shallow-water areas, while perch, spot, speckled trout, and other species are keeping the rods bent. There is also plenty of bait around, and with cooler weather approaching, the region should continue to evolve with more consistent rockfish patterns as summer… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
The Lower Bay has a lot to be excited about right now, with a mix of speckled trout, bluefish, striped bass, bull reds, and bottom-fishing opportunities keeping things interesting. Some of the summer action is beginning to fade, but other fisheries are stepping up to fill the void. The cooling water should only add to the excitement in the coming weeks, particularly as bait and predators begin their seasonal movements.
The small puppy… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
The Eastern Shore is putting on quite a show as the region begins its transition toward fall. Bull reds are stealing much of the attention, but striped bass, perch, sheepshead, and a surprise fishery are all adding to the variety. There have even been a few unexpected visitors making appearances, reminding us that you really never know what might eat your bait in the lower Chesapeake this time of year.
Bull reds are… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 18 Update:
The Way South region is still loaded with late-season variety, although some of the summer visitors are beginning to look toward the exit. Mackerel and bluefish remain available, while cobia, bull reds, sheepshead, and other structure-oriented species are keeping things interesting. With cooling water on the horizon, anglers should enjoy these fisheries while they can. The fall migrations will start kicking in soon, making for very… Read more from Way South...