We’ve covered a lot of water fishing for the two species; read our reports from past seasons for tips, techniques, must-have lures, and locations!
It’s [one of] the most wonderful times of the year! With holiday celebrations, a new year on the horizon, and temperatures plummeting across the Chesapeake Bay region, a couple of our coveted local species remain active and are prime targets for winter fishing. Yellow perch and chain pickerel go hand-in-hand, from tributary creeks to freshwater mill ponds, when fishing December through early-March. If you, as an angler, have the determination to fish during the coldest time of year, you can be rewarded with excellent catches of winter perch ‘n pickerel!
We’ve culled our archives for past seasons’ reports that specifically targeted chain pickerel and yellow perch. Many techniques and lures where used across the spectrum of conditions and locations fished. We believe that these reports can be helpul to you, when planning your next winter outing.
Reports, Tips & Tactics

The epic run of migratory striped bass continues during the first week of the new year; plus, more of what’s biting in the middle Chesapeake Bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News
October 28, 2023 11:37 amAngling, outdoors, and conservation news recap for the week ending October 28th

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

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

Weekly Creel : Angling & Conservation News
August 5, 2023 7:30 amAngling, outdoors, and conservation news recap for the week ending August 5th

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

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

