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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
The summer crowds have thinned out and the cooler air signals the arrival of fall, which will bring several great fishing opportunities to our coast. Dave Moore from Shark Whisperers checked in last weekend to let us know that the big rigs have remained relatively quiet recently, but there are some decent sized pompano, spot, and kingfish in the surf at Assateague, plus some flounder in the mix. We did hear a repot from one angler who… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
The cooler temperatures provide excellent conditions to fish for largemouth bass in our area's ponds, lakes, and reservoirs. Bass will be more active throughout the day, but fishing the mornings and evenings will still be a good bet, especially if you want to throw topwater lures. FishTalk contributor Eric Packard was out this week fishing a southern Maryland farm pond and reports that he caught 11 largemouth bass and seven crappie. The bass were… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
Not much has changed for the Way North region of the Chesapeake Bay in terms of fishing. Anglers looking to catch striped bass are having some luck at the Conowingo Dam pool. Using large surf style rods to cast lures into the turbine wash has been the ticket for scoring stripers. Recent reports show that the dam has been on an afternoon and evening power generating schedule, but not every day. Away from the dam, the bite has been… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
The weather is cooling off, and many of us are looking forward to the fall fishing patterns that can provide great action throughout the Bay. Anglers Sport Center reports that rockfish in the Upper Bay are still biting well. Recent reports from anglers show fish being caught in the Patapsco River, Seven Foot Knoll, and the Bay Bridge pilings. Unfortunately, there have also been reports of scattered fish kills in parts of the Upper Bay,… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
The Angler in Chief says there’s a wonderful topwater bite going off on the east side shallows for slot and over-slot rockfish, however, as has been the case for much of this season, it’s limited to the first and the last hour of daylight, and you could spend hours spinning your wheels with very little to show for it fishing in broad daylight. Spooks and Current Snipers in silver and bone white drew dozens of blow-ups inside this… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
It is a great time of year to head out on the Chesapeake Bay to target a variety of species. The Tackle Box reports that there are schools of bluefish and some mackerel out along the shipping channel. The most reliable zone for bluefish has been concentrated around the Target Ship. They also mentioned that they have been breaking with some consistency in the evening. Their recent reports from anglers have shown several double-digit fish… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
The season is changing, and so will the fishing over the next few months, with a lot to look forward to. The bite has been red hot for big reds along the lower Eastern Shore, and the fall run should last through the end of the month. The big bruisers are being caught from the Tangier Sound down to the mouth of the Bay. The shoals and ledges in this zone have been reliable in the evenings when the drum are more willing to… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, September 12 Update:
As fall begins to set in, speckled trout are becoming more active in the Way South region of the Chesapeake Bay. The best time of year to catch a big speckled trout is in the spring and fall. Cooling water temperatures have these fish moving into the shallows, especially in areas with grass beds, to feed. Anglers are finding success with three-to-five-inch paddletails, topwater lures, and popping corks. Lynnhaven inlet has been a… Read more from Way South...