![]() A keen eye for diving seagulls can guide you to breaking fish. Anglers are finding these two species working together to harass schools of bay anchovies along the shipping channel edges. Water temperatures in the middle Bay are now in the mid 80s and salinity values are favorable for bluefish and Spanish mackerel. Casting small spinnerbaits, beetle-spins, spinners, and ultra-small soft plastic jigs near shoreline structure during the morning and evening is a fun way to fish for white perch. Structure such as dock piers, oyster reefs, rocks, and bridge piers are good places to target. Peeler crabs work well and if you can catch your own fresh grass shrimp, they are hard to beat. Small minnows are a great bait, especially when targeting larger white perch. ![]() They can be targeted in waters more than 10 feet deep with a bottom rig baited with pieces of bloodworm or an artificial version. White perch always entertain anglers of all ages during the summer and they can be found in all upper Bay tidal rivers and creeks. If they are protecting fry balls it may take several attempts to upset them enough to strike. Target them with noisy surface lures such as soft frogs, chatterbaits, and buzzbaits to get their attention. Northern snakeheads can be found in the grassy shallows of the Susquehanna Flats and in the tidal rivers the Bush, Middle, and Gunpowder rivers hold large numbers of northern snakeheads. Fresh cut bait of oily fish such as menhaden and gizzard shad are the standard bait but most any cut fish, chicken liver. The blue catfish can be found in the lower Susquehanna River and the tidal rivers within the upper Bay. While striped bass are off the table through July 31, anglers are focusing their attention on blue catfish, northern snakeheads, and white perch. 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. There will be above average tidal currents through Sunday as a result of the recent new moon on July 18. 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. There is low oxygen in bottom waters from Tolchester down to the Virginia line, and in the Potomac River from Blossom Point down to Point Lookout. Main Bay surface water temperatures are very warm and have increased to the mid 80s, with the coolest surface waters found between the Patapsco River and Annapolis. īay waters will continue to heat up with high temperatures, low winds, and a small chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. More information on the FishMaryland awards is on the Department of Natural Resources website. He also participates in the NOAA volunteer angler shark tagging program. David Moore is an avid surfcaster that catches striped bass, red drum, and various shark species from the beach at the Assateague National Seashore. Dave Mccollum, also known as the “Conowingo Fish Whisperer” does a lot of casting for both walleye and striped bass below the Conowingo Dam in the Susquehanna River. An award presentation by Fishing and Boating Services was held at Bass Pro Shops in Hanover, which presented each Master Angler recipient with a $250 gift certificate, and included a behind the scenes tour and fish feeding session at the large aquarium. Each angler caught ten different species that all met the minimum size requirements in the Department of Natural Resources fishing award program. Congratulations to Maryland’s two new FishMaryland Master Angler award recipients, David McCollum of Bel Air and David Moore of Salisbury. As a reminder, all areas of the Chesapeake Bay will be closed to any targeting of striped bass from July 16 through July 31 to protect the species during this hottest part of the year.įishing for a variety of species can also earn you an award. There is plenty of fishing to entertain anglers during these hot summer days. Part of their catch was this delicious triggerfish. ![]() Summer vacations are in full swing, the perfect time for fishing trips such as this father and son on a charter boat off Ocean City. ![]()
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