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Middle Bay Fishing Reports

Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 2026
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 27 Update: Striped bass are flooding into the Chesapeake Bay for their spring spawning run. A reader reported excellent action on catch-and-release rockfish from the mid-20s all the way up to 40” while kayak fishing in the shallows of the Middle Bay, trolling and jigging in seven to 10’ of water. The temperature was 50 degrees and plenty of marks were visible on side-scan. He said the fish hit a mix of plugs and jigs, although many were swiping and… Read more »
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 2026
February 6, 2026
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, February 27 Update: Winter is still doing its best to hold on as we saw another round of snow last weekend. A reader reported that the rockfish hadn’t left the Patuxent, and were biting in just eight to 12’ of… Read more...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 2026
January 1, 2026
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 29 Update: Well folks, this weather is pretty crappy for those of us that want to get out and fish. Not only is the extreme cold almost unbearable, it has caused most of our boat ramps and rivers to… Read more...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 2025
December 5, 2025
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, December 25 Update: We hope that you have all got some new fishing gear to try out as we heard into the new year. The Angler in Chief says he hasn’t seen any good action in his area of the Bay, but one reader… Read more...