However, there are still plenty of cool, well oxygenated areas in the Bay to pursue gamefish.Įxpect below average flows all week. Some areas of low oxygen are appearing in the bottom waters along the lower western shore and Potomac River, from the Bay Bridge down to the mouth of the river, and from Colonial Beach to Breton Bay. Main Bay surface water temperatures have risen about three degrees since last week, to the mid to upper 60s.īay salinity is still above average. Ĭontinued warm weather in the upcoming week will keep water temperatures rising for Chesapeake Bay gamefish. There are multiple species you can help with also – check the Department of Natural Resources website to search for all our volunteer angler surveys. The information received from anglers is a valuable resource for biologists to better understand recreational fishing for striped bass in Maryland. If you do take part in the Maryland striped bass season, please participate in our volunteer angler survey. In Maryland’s portion of the Atlantic Ocean and its coastal bays, which are open to striped bass fishing all year, anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day, with a minimum length of 28 inches and a maximum length of 31 inches. A smaller maximum size of 26 inches is in place in the Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River, and North East River from May 18 through May 31, then the bay-wide size limits apply. Anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day, with a minimum length of 19 inches and a maximum length of 31 inches. There are new striped bass regulations now in effect in the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters. Seasons are open for striped bass season in the Chesapeake Bay and black sea bass in the Atlantic Ocean, and many other species of fish are active as water temperatures warm. Photo by Matt FerenschakĪll kinds of fishing opportunities are available this week for anglers, from the mountains of western Maryland to the coastal waters of the Delmarva Peninsula. Tyler Ferenschak was on a quest to catch a northern snakehead and he finally caught one on the Middle River.

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