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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers Biting, Perch Plentiful as Summer Approaches

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 CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING REPORT
May 23, 2025
by Artificial Lure

Mornin' anglers! Today's gonna be a scorcher out on the Bay, so grab your coolers and hit the water early. Striped bass season is now in full swing across most of the Chesapeake, except for the Way North region where it opens June 1st, so mind those boundaries.

The Upper Bay is seeing good action around the Bay Bridge, where stripers are hitting hard during moving tides. Water temps are holding above 70 degrees, making the shallows prime territory. Spot have moved into their summer patterns and are plentiful around the Bridge, river mouths, and Six and Seven Foot Knolls. They're running 3-6 inches - perfect for live lining. Small croaker are mixed in too, though most are under the 9-inch keeper minimum[2].

In the Middle Bay, white perch have spread out into the smaller creeks and tidal rivers. They're providing fantastic action off docks and shorelines. Grass shrimp and bloodworm pieces on simple bottom rigs are working a treat, especially near structure. For some real fun, try casting small spinners and soft plastics during dawn and dusk hours[4].

The Way North region is still recovering from heavy rains earlier this month, but conditions should be improving. The Susquehanna's been running high and muddy with Conowingo Dam in spill condition, but the tributaries are still holding plenty of catfish and white perch for those willing to work for them[5].

Hot spots this weekend: The Patapsco River has been firing for stripers, especially along shoreline points and riprap. The Chester River mouth is another solid bet. For perch action, try the Choptank River tributaries where they're holding in good numbers after their spawn.

Lure selection: For stripers, bucktails tipped with soft plastics are working well in white and chartreuse. Topwater action has been solid at dawn - try Spooks or poppers along structure. For perch, small spinners in white or chartreuse and 2-3 inch soft plastics on 1/16 oz jigheads are the ticket.

Best baits: Fresh spot for live lining stripers is hard to beat right now. For perch, grass shrimp and bloodworms are producing steady action. Fishbites in bloodworm scent have been working for spot and croaker.

Tide's running strong mid-morning today with a high around 10:30, making the first few hours after sunrise prime time. Sunrise was at 5:47 AM and sunset will be at 8:22 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to get after 'em.

Remember, the slot limit for stripers is 19-24 inches with a one fish per person daily limit. Tight lines, y'all!
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