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Read more about the article Target Species During Striper Shutdown
This perch hit a grass shrimp baited on a tiny hook and lowered below a shallow pier.

Target Species During Striper Shutdown

  • Post published:July 16, 2025
  • Post category:Features/Tactics

Maryland 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

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Read more about the article Angler’s Night Out w/ Captain Steve Griffin

Angler’s Night Out w/ Captain Steve Griffin

  • Post published:May 21, 2024
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Join Coastal Conservation Association Maryland at West End Grill in Annapolis to hear a talk on SideScan mastery with Captain Steve Griffin, owner of Griffin’s Guide Service. Griffin will help you up your angling game no matter the target species. Free event. Gather 5:30 p.m. / talk 6 p.m.

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:October 11, 2023
  • Post category:Reports

Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:October 4, 2023
  • Post category:Reports

Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:September 27, 2023
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Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:August 23, 2023
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Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:July 26, 2023
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Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:July 19, 2023
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Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Weekly Fishing Report

  • Post published:June 14, 2023
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Chesapeake Bay angling summary of what's biting and where throughout the watershed

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Took a mental health day and fished Tuckahoe lake/ Took a mental health day and fished Tuckahoe lake/creek yesterday in the jon boat. Gorgeous weather and a couple willing, small bass (wacky rigged yum dinger). Very cool area to explore. Lots of small sunnies hanging around. Originally started at Unicorn Lake but it was even more choked than my July recon. Sheesh…something is going on in that one, which is a shame. @marylanddnr can anything be done?

#largemouthbassfishing #bassin #letsgofishing #anglersparadise #tuckahoestatepark
Dude, where’s my fish? While reliable small scho Dude, where’s my fish? While reliable small schools of stripers roam the Ptap/Key area, or Poplar, or lower Potomac, anglers also eagerly search for them in the rivers. But the fish are few and far between. It’s been an “off” year. Its not a coincidence we’re seeing the effect of multiple years of poor spawning classes, poor angling in rivers, and, recently, the ASMFC proposing widespread reductions to the 2026 rec and commercial striper fisheries. 

I spent a morning in a very simple kayak setup hitting my “reliable” creek spots for perch but not finding them either. Just one baby striper. The entire Severn has been awful this summer. I hope we see it turn over this month and into fall. The water is starting to look better and it’s still pretty out there. Fingers crossed 🤞

#stripedbass #toughbite #kayakfishing #fishfinder #chesapeakebay
Trolly Line #9 Trail in Ellicott City is an easy ‘n cool little hike—about 2.5m round hike. Nice cut-through w/ boardwalk, a couple tiny falls/pools, and great tree canopy. We checked it out yesterday, then dipped into town for ice cream and window shopping. 

#ellicottcitymd #takeahike #hiking #walking #downtown
Boy and I fished a good chunk of the Severn this v Boy and I fished a good chunk of the Severn this very early a.m. and managed some perch on Kastmasters. Didn’t find any schoolies on topwater or jigging for that matter. Wind worked directly against the tide which made things a little wonky, otherwise conditions were quite pleasant. But reports are suggesting schoolie stripers are beginning to spread upwards of Round Bay. Wish I found em lol!

#stripedbassfishing #whiteperchfishing #cantalwaysgetwhatyouwant #familyfishing #fatherandson #hookedup #severnriver #allsmiles #reelchesapeake
The boy wanted a kayak for his birthday, so we got The boy wanted a kayak for his birthday, so we got the boy a kayak. He’s a natural. Can’t wait to share these adventures with him. This was his maiden voyage w/ mom last evening on our home creek. All smiles, no flips… 😎🤙

#marylandkayaking #creekin #paddlepro #severnriver #havinagoodtime #fishing #downbytheriver
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