This is our landing page of all posts we’ve created over the years about striped bass fishing in our region. Most of these posts are reports of fishing experiences in the middle Chesapeake Bay, particularly within the Severn River (our home waters). Additional reports have covered the entire Bay experience and seasonal patterns, techniques, etc. And still other posts, include need-to-know information about rules, regulations, fishery updates, and more.
* Want to hire a charter captain to go striped bass fishing? Here’s our full list (and growing) of regional captains from the upper reaches of the Bay at the Susquehanna down to Annapolis, Chesapeake Beach, Solomons, and into Virginia waters. *
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Archives
Striper Reports
The bite in the Severn River has been tough at best, but a few fish are starting to show as we inch toward fall season
Striped bass action resumes across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, but would I find life in the Severn River?
Target Species During Striper Shutdown
July 16, 2025 5:00 amMaryland DNR shuts down striped bass fishing in the Bay and all tribs 7/16 to 7/31; here’s what species we’re targeting during these next two weeks
Early Returns: Striped Bass Fishing in the Severn
June 20, 2025 8:30 amThis June, we’re seeing lot of bait, but fewer stripers; that should change in the coming days/weeks
Striped Bass Season Opens: Sunrise Seekers Awaken
May 16, 2025 8:00 amStriped bass season opens, heralding early-rising anglers hoping to catch more than an epic sunrise
With winter’s grip loosening and fishing opportunities increasing, we plan to target trout on the fly, perch and fallfish spinning, and jerking up pickerel, among other species!
Disappearing Act: Schooling Stripers a Rare Sight
November 10, 2024 12:07 pmIt’s been a tough fall for striper anglers in the mid-Bay, but there’s still more than a few out there
Pre-Fall Stripers: Slow Start, Strong Finish
August 23, 2024 9:16 amEarly signs of autumn and the week’s full moon spurred striped bass activity; the bite was good, but took effort to find!
Severn River Sunsets & Fishing
August 16, 2024 4:00 pmEvening boating in late-summer offers excellent sunset views and the opportunity to hook into feeding fish!
A new moon, plus a favorable tide, temperatures, and cloud cover create the recipe for great fishing at dawn!
The best striped bass fishing in the middle Chesapeake Bay is happening in the rivers during dusk, dawn, and overnight
Pleasant Start to Summer Striper Fishing
May 24, 2024 6:36 pmOn a beautiful morning, the Severn River produced a few schools of striped bass
Spring arrived this week, so did cold weather. Fish are biting throughout the Chesapeake, but it’s been a challenge.
A beautiful week of weather in the middle Chesapeake has led to an increase in fish activity (many species) and anglers ready to catch them!
A weather warm-up has the fish and anglers active, with multi-species reports flooding in…spring is close!
Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News
March 2, 2024 6:00 amThis week: new documentary on commerical menhaden fishing • blue crab winter survey • master anglers • habitats of concern • record blue cat caught • and event announcements!