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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
Fishing around Ocean City is transitioning into early summer patterns, with offshore action continuing to improve. Yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, mahi, and some marlin are being caught around the canyons and temperature breaks offshore. Sea bass fishing remains strong on wrecks and reefs, with many anglers finding good catches. Inshore, flounder fishing is steadily improving in the back bays, while striped bass and bluefish are being caught… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
Fishing across the region remains productive as warmer temperatures continue pushing fish into more active summer patterns. Anglers are finding good action in tidal rivers, ponds, and reservoirs, with fish relating heavily to grass beds, shoreline cover, docks, and shallow structure. Both largemouth bass and snakehead fishing have been strong lately, especially during the warmer parts of the day, while river systems are also producing steady catches… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
Fishing in the Way North region remains strong as catfish action below the Conowingo Dam continues to produce quality blue and flathead catfish on cut bait. Bass fishing is also excellent throughout the Susquehanna Flats and upper river systems, with largemouth and smallmouth bass actively spawning around grass, rocks, and shallow structure. Anglers are finding success with a variety of finesse baits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics in… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
The Upper Bay striped bass bite has remained productive despite changing weather and heavy fishing pressure around popular areas like the Bay Bridge. Anglers are catching fish by trolling, jigging, and working shallow shoreline structure during the early morning hours, with some larger fish mixed in. White perch fishing is also improving in several tributaries as fish transition into summer patterns around docks, oyster bars, and river mouths… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
The Middle Bay continues to offer some of the best striped bass fishing seen in recent years when weather conditions allow anglers to get on the water. Fish are spread throughout the western shore rivers and along shallow structure, with topwater action producing exciting bites during low-light periods. Anglers are finding success casting paddletails, jigs, and topwater lures around docks, riprap, grass flats, and shoreline structure.… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
Fishing in the Lower Bay has been centered around striped bass, white perch, and the arrival of summer species like spot and croaker. Anglers are finding striped bass around structure ranging from shallow grass to deeper rock piles and drop-offs, while perch fishing has been improving in several tributaries. Bull red drum are beginning to show up around shallow flats and ledges, although speckled trout fishing remains slow following the harsh… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
The Tangier region is seeing increased action for bull red drum and black drum as warmer water pushes more fish onto shallow flats, marsh shorelines, and oyster shoals. Anglers fishing artificial lures are finding scattered schools of reds, while peeler crab remains one of the top natural baits for targeting drum species. Striped bass continue cruising shallow grass beds and shorelines, and large bluefish are beginning to show… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, May 22 Update:
Fishing in the Way South region continues to improve as summer species become more active throughout Virginia waters. Slot-sized striped bass are being caught consistently in tidal rivers around docks, shaded shorelines, and deeper structure, while croaker catches are steadily improving in the James River and nearby areas. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is beginning to produce sheepshead, black drum, and red drum around the pilings and… Read more from Way South...