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Did You Know?
Striped bass were so plentiful at one time, they were used to fertilize fields
Weather (Click Here)
Along with checking the tides before you hit the water, take a last second look at the most updated weather report.
Today's Moon Phase according to NASA (Click Here)
Waxing Gibbous- “The Moon continues to wax. Once more than half of the disc is illuminated, it has a shape we call gibbous. The gibbous Moon appears to grow fatter each night..”
Public Angler Access (Click Here)
Use the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Angler Access map to find new fishing spots in Maryland. Here's an example:
Chew Street Park: Talbot County (St. Michaels) on the San Domingo River; 24 hours, year 'round fishing for Striped Bass and Perch,
Green Point Landing: Kent County (Worton) on Worton Creek; 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. year 'round fishing for Striped Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Catfish, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel and White Perch
Maryland Fishing Report- October 22nd compiled by Lyndsie Pratt from Anglers Fishing and Hunting (Click Here)
Rockfish: “Rocktober” fishing is on fire! We are starting to get reports of larger fish, from the mid twenties up to the lower thirties, being caught all over the bay! Fishing at the mouths and inside of the rivers is generally the way to go this time of year. We’ve been getting the best reports from the Patapsco and the Chester Rivers up north, and the Choptank River in the southern bay. In the main bay, the bay bridge has been productive, along with Thomas Point (both the light house and the point itself) and the Eastern Bay. The sewer pipe just north of the bay bridge on the eastern shore side is also a good spot. A number of different methods of fishing are producing right now! Trolling with smaller profile tandems and umbrellas is still proving successful. You may want to start mixing it up by throwing 1-2 larger profile baits in the mix as well. If you prefer to jig, use 3/4-1 oz jig heads with 7″ profile baits, and fish in shallower water, 25 feet of water or less. If fishing closer to the shore or structure, use lighter jig heads with paddletails, x-raps or jerk baits! Last but not least, don’t forget about chumming this time of year! Love Point, Hackett Point and Tolly Point would all be great places to try!
Pickerel: Pickerel are starting to show up in the rivers, and are a very fun fish to target! Use small paddletails in shallow water along shorelines.
Perch: There are still some white perch up in the creeks, but for the most part they’ll be in deeper water now. Use a sabiki rig or a bottom rig over hard bottom or submerged structure to find them! Keep an eye out for yellow perch starting to show up in shallow water as well!
Trout: While the sea trout have moved south into Virginia waters, now is the time of year to target fresh water trout! Trout stocking has begun, and you can sign up to receive updates on DNR’s website!
Crabbing: Crabbing is actually still fantastic! They will be in much deeper water, so you’ll need to place your traps or trotline anywhere from 12-20 feet, but by doing so you should be able to catch some monster sized crabs!
This Weekend's Tide Predictions (Click Here)
Keep an eye on this weekend’s tide schedule. These are the predicted tides for the Western Shore of the Chesapeake from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Wednesday 10/28:
Low tide starting at 10:11 a.m. and 10:27 p.m.
High tide starting at 3:46 a.m. and 4:14 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:30 a.m.
Sunset: 6:09 p.m.
Thursday 10/29:
Low tide starting at 10:40 a.m. and again at 11:16 p.m.
High tide starting at 4:24 a.m. and again at 4:59 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:31 a.m.
Sunset: 6:08 p.m.
Friday 10/30:
Low tide starting at 11:05 a.m.
High tide starting at 4:58 a.m. and again at 5:39 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:32 a.m.
Sunset: 6:07 p.m.
Saturday 10/31:
Low tide starting at 12:02 a.m. and again at 11:30 p.m.
High tide starting at 5:32 a.m. and again at 6:17 p.m.
Sunrise: 7:33 a.m.
Sunset: 6:06 p.m.
Sunday 11/01:
Low tide starting at 12:48 a.m. and again at 10:56 p.m.
High tide at 5:06 a.m. and again at 5:52 p.m.
Sunrise: 6:34 a.m.
Sunset: 5:05 p.m.