Fishing Reports
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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
Winter is coming to an end and the first signs of spring are popping up all around us. Ospreys have returned, daffodils are blooming, and tree frogs are peeping their heads off. This is an exciting time of year for many anglers since warmer weather brings more fishing. Along our coast, opportunities are still limited but the action should pick up soon. Water temperatures are in the mid 40s and should slowly climb throughout the month. A few… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
Spring is right around the corner and the first signs of its arrival are beginning to show. The return of warmer weather has many anglers excited for more abundant fishing opportunities. Perch anglers hitting the upper tribs have experienced mixed results depending on location. Reports have ranged from skunks to epic with everything in-between so we’re going to stick with individual area reports by zone rather than lumping them all together. The most… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
Spring is almost here folks! Along with it will come some great fishing opportunities and we are already seeing better bites around the upper Bay region. The weather has been variable this month with cold fronts one day and unseasonably warm temperatures the next. A good shot of rain is expected to enter the region this Friday which will muddy up the waters in the Bay and cool down water temperatures. Up until this point the Susquehanna… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
The yellow perch run in the upper Bay tidal tributaries has been providing some great fishing for anglers. The Magothy in particular has been a hotspot, but it seems that bite may be slowing down a bit. Magothy River Association volunteers reported a very successful yellow perch spawn from observations made below the Lake Waterford dam. The white perch should be soon to follow once the water temperatures warm up some more. We have already… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay fishing Report, March 10 Update:
The signs of spring are back, and fishing is improving in the middle Bay areas as winter draws to an end. Many anglers are heading out for catch-and-release fishing for big pre-spawn rockfish as they make their way towards their breeding grounds. Trolling large parachutes and bucktails dressed with sassy shads is popular, but can put a lot of stress on the fish. Jigging is working well right now and is a less stressful tactic for targeting… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
Angler in chief Lenny Rudow says the blue cat bite in the Potomac is red-red-red hot, and fishing on the Hot Lick running out of Goose Bay they had steady and sometimes downright chaotic action on perfect eating-size fish from five to 12 or so pounds. The action came on strong while anchored right on the channel edge and cut bunker and mud shad triggered the bites. Those after trophies as opposed to eating sized fish should remember that a… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
Spring is almost here, and the fishing is showing signs of it down on the shore. The Pocomoke continues to produce great crappie fishing this week with many anglers able to catch their limit. Minnows fished under a bobber close to structure and two-inch chartreuse and pink grubs on small jigheads slow trolled in four to eight feet of water is working best. Sea Hawk Sports Center reports that some yellow perch are still being… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, March 10 Update:
Spring is on our doorstep, and we have already seen the first signs of its return. This is an exciting time of year for many anglers as warmer weather means more fishing opportunities on the horizon. The mild winter we had should hopefully make for a great year of speckled trout fishing. The bite is still slow but anglers willing to put in the work are finding some fish willing to bite. One angler fishing on the Elizabeth River near… Read more from Way South...