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Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
Tautog are still biting this week despite the polar vortex paying us a visit. Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star was out last weekend and reported a steady bite. They found fish at multiple sites with decent fish. His anglers even decided to release bigger breeders that were caught. Catch and release fishing is great for conservation. Coastal anglers also have black sea bass to look forward to next month. The special February… Read more from Coastal...
Freshwater Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
Ice fishing opportunities are becoming more abundant thanks to the polar vortex. There are still some areas with open water and contributor Adam Greenberg provided a report of success this week, catching a nice brown trout in an hour of fishing at a stream that was stocked back in October. He noted that if you find a creek with relatively fast-moving water it generally won’t be iced up, and the trout should still be willing to bite. Mossy Creek Fly… Read more from Freshwater...
Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
The ice is really setting in and almost all the waters in the Way North region of the Bay are locked up. The bright side is many areas in the tidal tributaries have enough ice to present some hard water fishing opportunities. Yellow perch will be the main target when dropping baits through the ice and a few anglers had success catching keepers this week. The perch are still holding in 40 to 50 feet of water in the tributaries. While… Read more from Way North...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
Ice has taken over the Upper Bay this week as the polar vortex brought us single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero at times. It is not just the tidal tributaries, the majority of the Bay north of the Bay Bridge was covered in ice and it will take a few days well above freezing to thaw it out. This is keeping boats in their slips and away from boat ramps. Ice may be thick enough in a few areas to ice fish, but anyone wanting to… Read more from Upper Bay...
Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
The cold this week has kept just about everyone off the water. Temperatures stayed below freezing for the most part and tidal creeks and rivers have a significant amount of ice on them. Contributor Eric Packard paid a visit to Mill Creek, and said it was devoid of fish in the cold. Fishing during winters like this cold can be very challenging, but there are a few notable areas to try during the colder months including the Western Branch… Read more from Middle Bay...
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
I think we speak for everyone when we say we are ready for spring to get here. This winter has been one of the coldest in many years which does not make for the best fishing. Ice is forming on many of the tidal creeks and rivers with water temperatures in the mid 30’s. We didn’t hear from any anglers who tried to get out this week. If you are looking to brave the elements for a bend in your rod, striped bass will likely be glued to… Read more from Lower Bay...
Tangier, Pocomoke, and Lower Shore Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
This winter weather is seriously putting a damper on fishing plans. The lower eastern shore along Delmarva got some more snow this week on top of the polar vortex that brought brutally cold temperatures. This has caused a lot of water to freeze up. Many creeks and rivers have ice on them and there is not a whole lot happening on the Bay to incentivize anglers to brave the elements. The eastern shore mill ponds that many… Read more from Tangier and Lower Shore...
Way South Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, January 23 Update:
Winter fishing is on the slower side right now, but we have a few species willing to bite. Virginia Beach Sport Fishing reports that tautog are being caught in both the Bay and at offshore reef sites. Since crab is mostly unavailable, shrimp and clam are the two baits that are proving effective right now. Virginia anglers also have black sea bass to look forward to next month. The special February Virginia recreational black sea bass… Read more from Way South...