![]() They can be found in the tidal rivers, at the west end of the Bay Bridge, and in Kent Narrows to name a few places. White perch are big on anglers’ list in the middle Bay this week. Scott Johnson recently caught this 15.5-inch whopper of a white perch. ![]() If they are protecting fry balls it may take several casts to finally upset them enough to strike. Casting annoying topwater lures like buzzbaits or chatterbaits is a good way to get their attention. Heavy grass is the place to find them, and they can be found in all the region’s tidal rivers and creeks. Northern snakeheads are in various stages of spawning this week – either actively spawning, protecting fry balls, or in a post-spawn mode of behavior. Many anglers also have good luck with live bluegill sunfish. In the dam pool, the flathead catfish can grow large foraging on the abundant gizzard shad, which is why it makes one of the most popular baits. Cut bait is the most popular, but many anglers have good luck with chicken liver and scented baits.Īt the Conowingo Dam pool, flathead catfish can be found below the tailrace of the power generating turbines, picking up pieces of fish that happen to come through the turbines. The lower Susquehanna River and the Chester River have large populations of blue catfish, and they can be found in all the region’s tidal rivers in substantial numbers. One of the secrets to preparing catfish – either blue or channel – is to remove all the red meat and silver skin when fileting them. There are plenty of blue catfish in the upper Bay and they are worthwhile targeting since they make good table fare. The best fishing success occurs during the morning and evening hours when a good tide is running. Rock jetties, breakwaters, steep edges, bulkheads, piers, areas with old pilings, and almost any kind of structure that might harbor food for white perch are good places to target. Perhaps the most fun way to fish for white perch is to use a light-tackle spinning rod and cast beetle-spins, small spinnerbaits, spinners, and small plastic jigs along shoreline structure in the Bay and tidal rivers. In some areas of the Bay and near the mouths of the tidal rivers, spot can be part of the mix. 4 hooks or dropper rigs with small soft plastic jigs or flies will do the trick. Just enough sinker to hold bottom and one or two No. When fishing in the Bay or in the deeper waters of the tidal rivers, bottom rigs baited with grass shrimp, peeler crab or pieces of bloodworm are standard fare. All the tidal rivers in the upper Bay contain populations of white perch and they can also be found on oyster reefs and knolls. White perch are always an abundant Bay species to fish and they provide some excellent eating. Striped bass targeting in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay resumes August 1. Wyatt Eckerson caught this big blue catfish just south of Betterton Beach recently.Photo by Kim Eckersonĭuring the current striped bass closure, upper Bay anglers are focusing their attention to fishing for white perch, blue and channel catfish, and northern snakeheads. ![]() 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 clarity in Maryland’s waters. There will be above average tidal currents Saturday through Tuesday as a result of the upcoming full moon on August 1. Check the areas of low oxygen map to help determine the maximum fishing depth in your favorite area.Įxpect average flows all week, although localized thunderstorms may increase flows in nearby waters. In these areas, better oxygen conditions will be found on the east side of the Bay. On the west side of the Bay from the Patapsco down to the Rhode River, avoid fishing below 15-20 feet. While there is still low oxygen, or hypoxia, in bottom waters, the hypoxia volume in June was very low and among the best on record. The coolest main Bay surface waters are still found between the Patapsco River and Annapolis.īay salinity is still above average. Main Bay surface water temperatures cooled slightly from recent rains but will likely increase back to the mid 80s later this week. Bay waters will continue to heat up with high temperatures, and a small chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. ![]()
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