Increasing numbers of large red drum are moving into the lower Bay and the greatest numbers tend to be on the eastern side near the Target Ship, the Mud Leads, and the Middle Grounds. In the morning and evening, casting small spinnerbaits or spinners near shoreline structure is a fun way to fish for white perch. Grass shrimp and pieces of bloodworm on a bottom rig is a great way to catch them any time of the day if the tide is running. The white perch are holding near deep structure such as oyster reefs, deepwater docks and wharfs, and breakwaters.
Anglers are also catching speckled trout – also known as spotted seatrout – in these same areas.įishing for white perch in the region’s tidal rivers, creeks, and Bay shorelines offers some fun action. Anglers are reporting some early morning and late evening action at the Poplar Island rocks, Thomas Point, and the shorelines of the Bay and tidal river for those casting poppers and paddletails. Jigging near the bridge piers in the early morning hours is also a good option. There is some action with live-lining at the 35-foot drop off on the east side of the Bay Bridge, but the best opportunities are early in the morning on a running tide.
FLY STRIKE FLY BAIT CRACK
Striped bass fishing in the middle Bay can be a tough nut to crack this week, either in the mainstem or the tidal rivers. Snakeheads can be found in thick grass in the tidal rivers and casting buzzbaits or frogs are a good way to fish for them. A variety of fresh cut bait, chicken liver, clams, and shrimp all work well. Dropper rigs can be effective and casting small spinnerbaits, spinners, and jigs can be a fun way to fish in the morning and evening along shoreline structure.Ī mix of blue and channel catfish are waiting for anglers in the deeper channel waters of all the region’s tidal rivers. Anglers fishing in deeper waters are using bottom rigs baited with pieces of bloodworm or artificially flavored baits, minnows, or shrimp. Fishing for white perch is very good this week and anglers are catching a nice grade of white perch in the region’s tidal rivers and creeks. Spot can be found in about 15 feet of water at the mouth of the Magothy River south past the marina at Podickory Point, Sandy Point State Park, and the shallower west end of the Bay Bridge. Careful catch-and-release practices, which you can find on the Department of Natural Resources website, will also help reduce mortality during high summer water and air temperatures. Non-offset circle hooks are mandatory for live-lining or using cut bait for striped bass, and their use helps reduce the mortality of released fish. Jigging is a good option that gets you away from the fleet, as is trolling with umbrella rigs. Most anglers are live lining with spot with excellent results. Boats are coming from as far away as the lower Bay to get in on the action. The real striped bass action unfolds at the mouth of the Patapsco River. Northern snakeheads are protecting fry balls in the grass of the flats and sometimes can be enticed to strike a buzzbait or soft plastic frog. Near the Susquehanna Flats there is some early morning and evening striped bass action along the edges of the channel. Anglers are reporting striped bass action in the dam pool during the early morning while casting a mix of paddletails, jerkbaits, poppers, and crankbaits. The Conowingo Dam continues its midday power generation schedule, bringing cool water to the lower Susquehanna River. Īs always, the best fishing areas could be further refined by intersecting them with underwater points, hard bottom, drop-offs, and large schools of baitfish.įor more detailed and up-to-date fishing conditions in your area of the Bay, be sure to check out Eyes on the Bay’s Click Before You Cast. To see the latest water clarity conditions, check Eyes on the Bay Satellite Maps. Expect average water clarity in Maryland’s waters.
FLY STRIKE FLY BAIT FULL
There will be above average tidal currents through Saturday as a result of the recent full moon on July 3. However, localized thunderstorms may increase flows in nearby waters. However, there are still plenty of cool, well oxygenated areas in the Bay to pursue gamefish, including the main Bay from Tolchester north to the Susquehanna Flats, and the area from Bloody Point south to the Virginia line.Įxpect average flows all week. Avoid fishing below 20 feet in these areas. Some areas of low oxygen are present in bottom waters from Tolchester down to Love Point, as well as in the Potomac River from above the 301 Bridge down to Breton Bay. Main Bay surface water temperatures have increased to about 80 degrees. Bay waters will continue to warm with a sunny week ahead, with low winds and a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday.
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