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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling insider, comin' at ya with the fresh fishing report for Saturday, April 4th, right here around Baltimore and the D.C. waters. Dawn broke at 6:45 AM, sun's settin' at 7:30 PM—plenty of light to chase the bite.

Tides are runnin' strong today: high at 8:20 AM and 8:45 PM in the middle Bay, lows around 2:15 PM and 2:30 AM per NOAA charts. Weather's cloudy with showers, highs near 60°F, winds NW at 10-20 knots—choppy but fishable if you bundle up.

Stripers are heatin' up big time, per the Maryl...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this fine early mornin' of April 2nd, 2026, at 3 AM Eastern. Tides today got a high at 7:15 AM pushin' 1.8 feet in the Patapsco, low slack 'round noon at 0.2 feet, then risin' again by evenin'—perfect for stripers chasin' bait on the flood, per NOAA tidal charts. Weather's mild, 55 degrees startin' out, climbin' to 68 under partly cloudy skies with light 5-10 mph southwest winds, sunrise at 6:45 AM, sunset 7:30 PM—NOAA forecasts say it'll stay fishable all day.

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya from the Baltimore-DC waters on this fine April 1st mornin' at 3 AM. Water's stirrin' with the spring striper run kickin' off—Maryland DNR just opened catch-and-release on the Bay till April 30, first time since 2019, so get out there gentle on those lines.

Tides around Charlestown Northeast River show low at 5:27 AM hittin' 0.19 ft, high around noon at 3.7 ft, then low again 7:18 PM—perfect for fishin' the incoming. Sunrise 5:38 AM, sunset 8:35 PM, givin' ya long light for topwater action. Weather's mild, expectin' clear skies and temp...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 30th mornin'. Skies are partly cloudy with northwest winds at 10-15 knots, temps hoverin' in the low 40s—bundle up, but that Small Craft Advisory from NOAA's marine forecast lifts by evenin', so get out there safe.

Sunrise hit at 6:55 AM, sunset's 7:20 PM. Tides at Fleet Point in the Bay show low at 4:06 AM, high 10:20 AM, low again 4:30 PM, high 10:45 PM—fish the incoming around mid-mornin' when currents stir the bottom. NOAA...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing update for the Chesapeake Bay region.

Let's start with conditions. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that main Bay and river mouth surface temperatures are holding in the upper 40s, while smaller rivers and streams are warming into the 50s. Sunrise this morning came at 6:03 AM with sunset at 8:16 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work with. Expect above-average tidal currents today through Tuesday thanks to the April 2 full moon approaching.

The bite is heating up as spring...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this fine March 28th mornin'. Spring's heatin' up, and stripers are on the move!

Tides today at Chesapeake Beach show low at about 0.28 feet early, high hittin' near 3 feet by afternoon per NOAA Tides and Currents, with cycles runnin' strong—perfect for pullin' fish from the flats. Sunrise was at 6:57 AM, sunset 'round 7:25 PM accordin' to Tides4Fishing charts. Weather's mild with a warm-up trend headin' to that April 1 full moon, though watch for gu...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling insider, comin' at ya from the Baltimore-DC waters on this crisp March 27 mornin'. Water's stirrin' with a cold front pushin' through—National Weather Service says SW winds 15-20 knots gustin' to 25 in the northern Bay north of Pooles Island, waves around 2 feet, rain likely overnight into today with Small Craft Advisory through afternoon. Tides at Matapeake show low at 4:30 AM around 0.7 feet, high slack mid-mornin' near 9 AM at 0.9 feet, then fallin' to 3:24 PM low at 0.2 feet—fish the outgoing for best current pull. Sunrise hit at 7:03 AM, sunset 7:10 PM, givin' ya s...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 25th mornin'. Water temps are hangin' steady, perfect for striper spawnin' accordin' to On The Water's latest migration report—those big females are pushin' into the upper Bay and rivers like the Susquehanna.

Tides today in Baltimore show low around 5am, high at noonish risin' to about 5 feet, then droppin' off evenin'—fish the outgoing for best current pull, per Tide-Forecast data. Sunrise at 7am sharp, sunset 'round 7:15pm, givin' ya soli...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 23rd mornin'. Tide's droppin' low right now 'bout 7:20 AM near Charlestown on the Northeast River, sittin' at around 0.4 feet, with high tide hittin' mid-afternoon 'round 12-1 PM pushin' 3.5-3.7 feet, then low again evenin' 'bout 7-8 PM at 0.8 feet. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM down Little Creek way, sunset 'round 7:15 PM—short days but fish don't care. Weather's turnin' with a cold front movin' in; National Weather Service got a Small Craft Advisory from ea...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for this crisp March 22 morning around Baltimore and D.C. waters. Sunrise hit at 7:20 AM, sunset's 6:17 PM—plenty of daylight to chase the bite. Water temps are mid-40s in the main Bay, pushing 50s in rivers and streams per Maryland DNR's latest, warming things up nice for spring runs. Tides today? Expect low around 5 AM, high mid-morning near 2.5 feet at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel spots, with strong currents from that new moon—fish the incoming for best action, says Tide-Forecast.

Yellow perch are on fire, spawning in the...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming to you this morning with your Saturday Chesapeake Bay report. Spring's officially here, and the bass are starting to make their move.

Water temps are still pretty chilly after that brutal winter we just came through, but don't let that fool you—the stripers know it's time. According to On The Water's migration map, big bass are positioning along those steep channel edges heading toward their spawning rivers. The Susquehanna Flats are prime real estate right now with fish holding over the flats outside th...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 20th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:05 AM EDT, sunset's pushin' 7:20 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line. Weather's mild, mid-40s to low 50s with light winds from the north, per National Weather Service forecasts, perfect for early spring action before any rain rolls in.

Tides today at spots like Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel show low around 5 AM at 0.5 ft, high near noon hittin' 3 ft, droppin' back low by evenin', accordin' to Ti...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 18th mornin' at 7:20. Sunrise hit about 7:14 AM today per Tides4Fishing charts for the region, with sunset 'round 7:23 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line.

Tides are lookin' solid: Sandy Point State Park shows high at 4:36 AM (1.41 ft), droppin' to low 'round 10:49 AM, per Tideschart.com. Fish the outgoing for best bites, especially with high solunar activity today at 78—prime feedin' window accordin' to those charts.

Weather's holdin' mild...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report – March 16, 2026

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Chesapeake Bay update, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty solid out there.

**Tides and Weather**

We've got some nice tidal windows opening up today. Over at Smith Point Light down in Virginia, you're looking at a low tide around 4:17 AM and a high around 10:42 AM. Up in the Baltimore Harbor area near Fishing Point, expect your low around 6:16 AM with a high pushing through around 12:17 PM. The National Weather Service is calling for a warm front lifting no...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 15th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:05 AM EST, sunset's callin' it at 7:10 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line. Weather's mild today, highs in the low 50s with light winds out of the northwest per the latest NOAA marine forecast, perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' your toes off.

Tides are runnin' steady 'round Chesapeake Beach and Barren Island: low tide slipped in early 'bout 6:55 AM at 0.5-0.7 ft, high pu...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 14 mornin'. Bay temps hoverin' mid-40s, perfect for early spring action per the Maryland DNR Fishing Report from March 13. Sunrise kicked off around 7:15 AM EDT, sunset 'bout 7:15 PM—plenty daylight to chase 'em.

Tides today at Chesapeake Beach hit high at 3:30 AM (2.09 ft) and 3:32 PM (2.42 ft), lows 9:30 AM (0.34 ft) and 10:46 PM (0.37 ft), NOAA Tides sayin'. Weather's mild with a cold front pushin' through, winds light outta the northwest per National Weather Service ma...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Chesapeake Bay angling pro, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action around Baltimore and D.C. waters. It's Friday, March 13, 2026, sunrise hit about 6:20 AM EDT, sunset 'round 6:10 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em if the weather holds.

Tides at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel show low activity with a coefficient of 86 high today; expect high around 11:55 AM at 3.2 ft, then low 6:09 PM at 0.2 ft—fish the incoming for best bites. Weather's dicey per WBOC On The Waters: small craft advisory with S winds 20-30 knots, waves 2-4 ft in the Bay...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy, bringin' ya the straight scoop on today's fishin' action around Baltimore and D.C. waters. It's March 9th, 7:20 AM, and the Bay's wakin' up nice—yellow perch are runnin' hot from Maryland to Virginia, per that RiverRealmLife YouTube update, with blue catfish stackin' up in the deeper channels too.

Tides at Fishing Point in Chesapeake Bay got high at 6:02 AM, droppin' to low around 12:51 PM, per Tide-Forecast.com—perfect for perch on the flood and cats on the ebb. Sunrise hit about 7:03 AM, sunset 'round 6:40 PM, givin' ya a so...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - March 8, 2026

Hey folks, this is your Sunday morning fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay region. Spring is arriving and water temperatures are warming, which means fish are beginning to move throughout the bay.

**Tidal Conditions:** We're looking at moderate tidal swings today. High tide hits around 8 AM and again this evening, with low tides mid-morning and mid-afternoon. If you're heading out, use those tidal transitions—fish feed best when water's moving.

**Weather & Light:** Sunrise was around 6:55 AM, and we've got until about 7 PM before dark. Temperatures are mild, which sh...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for the Baltimore–D.C. crowd.

We’ve got a classic early‑March pattern setting up. According to NOAA’s Chesapeake stations, we’re riding moderate morning highs and late‑afternoon lows, so plan around a **falling tide mid‑morning and a push again toward evening** in most of the upper Bay. Low light plus moving water is your window.

Weather’s cooperating: seasonable, cool starts, climbing into the 50s and flirting with low 60s in spots, with a light northwest breeze and decent clarity in the riv...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy from the Baltimore-DC stretch. It's early March 6th, and spring's knockin' with chilly waters around 38-41 degrees in the middle and lower Bay per the Maryland DNR report. Weather's mild today—mid-40s to low 50s with a warm front pushin' in, southeast winds at 5 knots, patchy fog early but clearin' up, per National Weather Service marine forecast. Sunrise 'round 6:55 AM, sunset 6:22 PM, givin' ya solid daylight for tidal chases.

Tides at Little Creek near the Bay entrance show low around midnight to 1 AM at 0.1-0.3 ft, high mi...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' atcha live from the salty shores 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp March 4th mornin'. Skies are partly cloudy with temps hoverin' at 42°F right now, windin' light outta the northwest at 8-10 knots, accordin' to NOAA's Baltimore forecast. Perfect for strikin' out without gettin' tossed around. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM, sunset's 6:12 PM—plenty of daylight to chase the bite.

Tides today? High at Point Lookout hit 1.2 feet at 7:15 AM, droppin' to low 0.1 feet 'round 1 PM, per NOAA tides. That outgoing flow from Baltimore's Inn...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya from the frozen banks near Baltimore and D.C. on this chilly February 28th mornin' at 8:20. Bay's still locked up tight with ice—NASA Earth Observatory says up to 12 inches thick in the upper bay as of early Feb, trappin' boats and slowin' watermen down, but calmer winds are lettin' thinner patches form. Sunrise hit around 6:50 AM, sunset 'bout 6:00 PM—short days, but fish don't punch clocks.

Tides at Windmill Point and Chance show low at dawn 'round 4 AM (-0.17 ft), high mid-mornin' (2.6 ft by 5...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Chesapeake Bay fishin' report for Friday, February 27th, right here around Baltimore and the D.C. waters. Winter's got a tight grip—Bay's partially locked in ice from them persistent westerly winds early this month, per NASA Earth Observatory, with reports of frozen speckled trout washin' up on shores accordin' to WVTF news. NOAA Tide Predictions show high tide 'round 5:54 AM at about 8 feet near Baltimore stations, droppin' to low 'round 1:33 PM at 0.79 feet, then high again at 8:24 PM—fish the outgoing for best current action. Sunrise hits about 6:50 AM, suns...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya from the waters 'tween Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp February 25th mornin'. Winter's grip is tight, but the bay's still givin' up some action if ya know where to cast.

Tides today at Cove Point show low at 'bout 1:20 AM, high 'round 7:50 AM, then low mid-afternoon and high evenin'—fish the incoming for best bites, per Tide-Forecast.com. Sunrise kicks off at 6:30 AM, sunset 'round 5:40 PM, keepin' days short. Weather's chilly, highs in the low 40s, light winds from the north—bundle up...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' atcha from the Baltimore-DC waters on this chilly February 23rd mornin' at 8:20. Winter's grip is easin' – Maryland DNR just extended oyster season to April 14 after ice locked up the Bay, givin' watermen a shot at those record 7.6 billion adults, up threefold since '05. Fish are stirrin' with that.

Tides today 'round Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Cove Point: expect low 'round 6-7 AM, high pushin' noon to 2 FT, then droppin' evenin' – perfect for bottom draggers on the flood. National Weather Service warns small craft advisories till 6 PM...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy, comin' at ya from the salty shores 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp February 22nd mornin'. Winter's grippin' tight after that hard freeze—Maryland DNR just extended the oyster season to April 14 'cause ice covered over 90% of the Bay, lockin' watermen out till now. Oyster pops are boomin' at 7.6 billion, triplin' in two decades, with killer spat sets last year.

Tides today 'round Cove Point and Bay Bridge-Tunnel show lows near dawn 'bout 5-6 AM droppin' to -0.1 to 0 ft, highs mid-mornin' 1.8-2.2 ft, then ev...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Chesapeake Bay angling pro, comin' at ya with the Saturday mornin' fishing report for February 21st. Winter's grip is easin' up a bit, but bundle up—NOAA Tides and Currents shows chilly temps hoverin' around 35-45°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 knots, partly cloudy skies. Sunrise at 6:58 AM, sunset 5:48 PM, givin' ya about 10.5 hours of daylight to chase bites. Tides today per NOAA predictions: low around 4:48 AM at -0.36 ft, high pushin' 2.36 ft by 10:23 PM—fish the outgoing for best action as currents stir the bottom.

Fish activity's picki...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp February 20th, 2026. Winter's still grippin' tight after that deep freeze locked up the Bay and creeks—Maryland DNR just extended the oyster season through April 14 to give watermen a shot at makin' up lost time, per their Feb 19 announcement. But for us rod-benders, fishin' been slow as molasses.

Weather's playin' nice today: NOAA's National Weather Service forecasts east winds at 10 knots tonight in northern Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island, waves 1 foot—calm...

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**Tidal Conditions:** According to tide forecast data, Baltimore's Chesapeake Bay area shows a first low tide at 1:06 AM and first high...

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp February 16th mornin' at 8:20. Winter's grip is tight after one of the coldest spells in years, per Maryland fisheries chatter, and it's lookin' good for striped bass—could boost their spawnin' prospects big time with them chilly waters slowin' early warm-up.

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**CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING REPORT**

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Sunday morning Chesapeake Bay fishing update.

**TIDAL CONDITIONS**

We're looking at excellent tidal windows today around the Bay. According to NOAA Tides & Currents, we've got high tides coming up mid-morning and another set rolling in this evening. The tide is currently rising in the Baltimore area, giving you some solid water movement to work with for th...

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp Valentine's Day mornin'. Winter's grip is tight, but the rockfish are stirrin' in the shallows.

Tides today at Chesapeake Beach per US Harbors: high around 6:42 AM at 1.7 feet, low at 1:56 PM at 0.5 feet—fish the outgoing for best action. Sunrise hit at 5:37 AM, sunset's 8:35 PM, givin' ya a solid...

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling insider, comin' at ya from the waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this chilly February 13th mornin'. Winds are NW at 15-20 knots with gusts to 25 in the mid-Bay, waves 2-3 feet—Small Craft Advisory's on till late tonight per National Weather Service—so bundle up and watch those whitecaps. Sunrise hit around 7 AM, sunset 'bout 5:30 PM, keepin' days short.

Tides runnin' strong today: hig...

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Chesapeake Bay angling pro, comin' at ya from the Baltimore-DC waters on this chilly February 9th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:04 AM at spots like Matapeake, with sunset droppin' 'bout 5:20 PM—short days, but prime for winter bites. Tides today per Tide-Forecast.com show high at 5:51 AM 'round Chance, droppin' low at 12:41 PM, then risin' again late—fish the outgoing for best current. Weather's got a small craft advisory through to...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy, comin' at ya from the chilly waters 'round Baltimore and D.C. on this crisp February 8th mornin'. Winter's grip is tight—ice has locked up the middle and upper Bay per the Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, shuttin' down most action in tributaries. NOAA Tides & Currents predicts low tide 'round 4:26 AM at -0.05 ft, high at 10:24 AM hittin' 2.87 ft near Baltimore stations, with similar flows pushin' into the Potomac. Sunrise kicked off at 6:31 AM EDT, sunset 'round 5:02 PM, givin' ya about 10.5 hours of light. Weather's raw—National Weather Serv...

# Way North Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, it's your fishing expert here with your Saturday morning report for the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

**Conditions & Tides**

We're dealing with some serious winter conditions right now. The National Weather Service is warning of gale conditions late tonight, so get out early if you're heading out. Expect waves of just 1 foot or less where waters aren't iced over, but some areas have ice thick enough to drill holes through. For those braving it, high tide hits around 9:49 AM at Baltimore with a 4.93-foot rise, and low tide comes...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Chesapeake Bay angling insider, comin' at ya from the frozen banks near Baltimore and D.C. this crisp February 6th mornin' at 8:20. Man, this deep freeze has the Bay locked up tighter than my old tackle box—ice from the tidal rivers to the main stem, like nothin' since '77, accordin' to Captain Jamie Clough of Eastern Shore Light Tackle Charters. OnTheWater.com reports the striper bite was hot right up till late January, with rockfish bouncin' channels, shallow flats, and river mouths before it all iced over. No boats runnin' now, but that si...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Chesapeake Bay angling ace, droppin' the fresh fishing report for this crisp February 4th mornin' right outta the Baltimore-DC waters. It's 8:20 AM, and we're lookin' at a high tide hittin' around 10:45 AM at Baltimore Harbor per NOAA tides, with a low slackin' out at 4:30 PM—perfect for targetin' those current breaks where stripers stage up.

Weather's playin' nice today, courtesy of NOAA forecasts: partly cloudy skies, temps climbin' from 32°F to a balmy 42°F, light NW winds at 5-10 knots, and just a 10% chance of flurries. Sunrise was at 7:07 AM, sunset at 5...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy comin' atcha from the waters 'tween Baltimore and D.C. It's a chilly February mornin', 'round 8 AM, and we're lookin' at a raw day on the Bay. National Weather Service says small craft advisory's up through the Chesapeake from Pooles Island to Sandy Point—chance of snow flurries all day, northwest winds 15-25 knots, waves 2-4 feet. Bundle up if you're headin' out. Sunrise hit about 7 AM, sunset 'round 5:20 PM, givin' ya a short window.

Tides at the Bay Bridge Tunnel per Tide-Forecast show low at dawn 'bout 1 AM...