Soft plastic jigs tend to be a favorite, but metal jigs also work well. Most anglers are jigging to schools of striped bass holding at the mouths of the region’s tidal rivers and main channels in the Bay. As they become larger, they have insatiable appetites for valuable adult white perch, yellow perch, river herring, juvenile striped bass, freshwater mussels, and blue crabs.Įlsewhere in the upper Bay, striped bass fishing is good this week. Many of the blue catfish are becoming large and anglers are urged to fish for them, and remove them from the Bay even if they are too large for eating. Most of these flathead catfish are large so it takes heavy gear to control them in the swirling currents.īlue catfish can be found in the Susquehanna River, the upper Bay, and surrounding tidal rivers, along with channel catfish.
Fortunately, flathead catfish are providing plenty of action for those who show up with surf fishing outfits, waders, and an ability to cast large baits into the turbine wash of the dam pool. Photo by Carvel WatersĪt the Conowingo Dam pool, striped bass fishing has been a slow pick at best during the early morning hours. To see the latest water clarity conditions, check Eyes on the Bay Satellite Maps on the Maryland DNR website.Īs always, 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.Ĭarvel Waters was fishing in the upper Bay recently from his kayak and got a great surprise when he caught this fine-looking speckled trout. However, expect poor water clarity from algal blooms in the Back, Bush, and North East rivers.
There will be above average tidal currents Friday through Tuesday due to the upcoming full moon on November 8.Įxpect average water clarity for most Maryland portions of the Bay and rivers. This will result in fish being able to move throughout the water column in many Bay areas as they feed on baitfish leaving the cooler river mouths.Įxpect average flows for most Maryland rivers and streams. Maryland rivers are holding in the mid-50s.īay waters are well mixed from surface to bottom resulting in good oxygen conditions and uniform temperatures throughout the water column. Chesapeake Bay surface water temperatures are holding in the low 60s and should remain stable this upcoming week. The first full week of November will provide sunny, moderate weather with warming temperatures through the week. Forecast Summary: November 2 – November 8:
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