riverUpdated August 18, 20255 Recent Reports

patuxent river Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for patuxent river in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Liam
πŸ“… 5/25/2025
🌑️ 49Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 12 mphπŸ’§ 83% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:29 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:25 PM

ugh, another overcast day. barely caught anything, just a tiny sunfish. wind was a bit strong too. guess that's fishing for ya! hopefully next trip will be better, I'm ready for some big ones!

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Jess
πŸ“… 5/24/2025
🌑️ 43Β°F☁️ Moderate rain at timesπŸ’¨ 11 mphπŸ’§ 95% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:30 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:24 PM

more rain today! like seriously, can it stop? only got to fish for a lil bit and snagged just 1 catfish. using some shrimp. not great but at least I was out on the water, right?

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Derek
πŸ“… 5/23/2025
🌑️ 42Β°F☁️ Heavy rain at timesπŸ’¨ 9 mphπŸ’§ 95% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:30 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:23 PM

well what do ya know, heavy rain was off the charts! fished for a bit but just caught a couple of small perch. packed it in early since the weather was just too wild. gotta wait for better days to come.

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Kathy
πŸ“… 5/19/2025
🌑️ 44Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 18 mphπŸ’§ 74% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:34 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:19 PM

freezin out there, only got 1 little bass. super overcast and windy, like everything was against us today. spent more time untangling lines than fishing, lol. but ya know, still better than working!

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Tommy
πŸ“… 5/16/2025
🌑️ 64Β°F☁️ Moderate rain at timesπŸ’¨ 9 mphπŸ’§ 96% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:37 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:16 PM

man today was a wet one! rain on and off but we pushed through. caught a few pike! biggest was around 5lbs, couldn’t believe it. using jerk baits and they were smashing them! loved the thrill.

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at patuxent river 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

Fish upstream from your position to avoid spooking fish

2

Look for deeper pools and eddies where fish like to rest

3

Use lighter tackle in clear, flowing water

4

Pay attention to water levels and flow rates for best results