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maryland chesapeake bay Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for maryland chesapeake bay in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Ben
πŸ“… 5/23/2025
🌑️ 60Β°F☁️ Patchy rain possibleπŸ’¨ 17 mphπŸ’§ 64% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:47 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:19 PM

went out this morning, felt chilly but the rain held off. only got one fish but it was a nice 5lb rock! used a spinner and it paid off. wind was rough, but still had a blast out there!

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Lara
πŸ“… 5/17/2025
🌑️ 73Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 16 mphπŸ’§ 83% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:51 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:14 PM

perfect fishing weather today! overcast and warm, got into some big bluefish. they were hitting on topwater lures really well! fought one for like 20 mins, came home with 3 keepers! so stoked!

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Greg
πŸ“… 5/12/2025
🌑️ 67Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 13 mphπŸ’§ 75% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:56 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:09 PM

went out with the fam, gloomy skies but managed to hook 4 decent croakers! used bloodworms, they seemed to be all over the place. even had a little battle with a big one that got away! overall a nice day.

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Jenna
πŸ“… 5/5/2025
🌑️ 65Β°F☁️ Heavy rain at timesπŸ’¨ 12 mphπŸ’§ 94% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:03 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:03 PM

ugh, today was a washout. the rain was relentless and I barely got any bites. my friend caught one flounder but that was it! we had the rain gear on but just wasn’t a great day to be out, oh well.

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Tommy
πŸ“… 5/4/2025
🌑️ 66Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 13 mphπŸ’§ 90% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:04 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:02 PM

braved the rain today, man it was pouring! but hey, I caught a couple nice catfish despite the weather. used worms and a bobber, they were hiding under the docks during the heavy showers! wild day but fun!

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at maryland chesapeake bay are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

1

Focus on areas where fresh water meets salt water

2

Use live or fresh bait for best results in bay fishing

3

Fish around structure like docks, pilings, and oyster beds

4

Pay attention to tidal movements and wind direction