Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 1 Update:
The waters below the Conowingo Dam have been fishing well with anglers reporting good success on lots of blue catfish. The blue catfish are being caught on cut bait with fresh eel being the top choice right now. If you are planning to baitfish below the dam, or anywhere on the lower Susquehanna for that matter, make sure to have plenty of extra rigs as the rocky bottom is notorious for snagging up gear. This is a great time of year to target blue catfish as they are more active with the cooler water temperatures. Other hotspots include Port Deposit, Havre De Grace, and the Elk River. Striped bass are also being caught with more frequency, especially below the Conowingo Dam. Larger rods are required for longer casting distances to get lures out to where the water flowing from open gates is churning. The fish usually like to sit in the current, just make sure to keep your lure off bottom as it can easily get snagged.
Elsewhere on the lower Susquehanna, smallmouth bass and a few walleye are being caught along rocky shorelines and ledges. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, and jigs are all effective. The smallie fishing above the dam has also been very good and river conditions are great. Anglers should note that part of the rocky section below the Conowingo dam near fisherman’s park is closed to fishing from 5:00am until 4:30pm Monday through Friday because of safety concerns for workers on the dam. We encourage anglers to always be responsible and mindful of where they are casting. Hopefully the limited access at the dam wont last too long.
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