Looking for Chesapeake Bay fishing reports? You found them! We have original reports, in addition to the linked reports direct from Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and several additional sources. “Maryland DNR Reports” offer weekly recaps/forecasts of what’s biting and where throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. “Reel Chesapeake Reports” offers recaps of actual outings to many locations throughout the watershed, but especially within the Severn River. And, “More Chesapeake Bay / Regional Reports” is exactly that—sources from across the region, making this landing page your “one stop shop” for all reports.
Maryland DNR Reports
Reel Chesapeake Reports
Gorgeous Morning, Beautiful Fish
July 31, 2026 3:22 pmFly casting to schoolies on a calm, colorful morning was the perfect way to finish the summer striped bass season!
Patience and exploration pays dividends when seeking callinectes sapidus; yes, indeed, we caught blue crabs!
Two outings this week made for excellent fly casting practice, and a few fish on the end of the line!
Fly casting to schoolies is this summer’s new, fun, and curious challenge; a recent morning outing proved progress in the sport
We spent the Fourth of July holiday weekend fly casting for schoolies, crabbing for jimmies, and learning with each trip!
Hungry packs of striped bass are roaming middle Chesapeake Bay tributaries, providing a fun angling opportunity!
A quick, spring trip to the shore for big migratory fish and camping under the stars was both charming and challenging!
The spring catch-and-release season for striped bass is here. With a goal and plan to target big fish, we set out on Good Friday to find them near Annapolis