Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers, Puppy Drum, and More - October 31st Outlook
Oct 31, 2024 ·
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As we head into the last day of October, the Chesapeake Bay is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, especially around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas. Here’s what you need...
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As we head into the last day of October, the Chesapeake Bay is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, especially around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas. Here’s what you need to know for today’s fishing trip.
### Weather and Tidal Conditions
Today, October 31st, expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 62 degrees and a low of 48 degrees. The winds will be light, coming from the northwest at about 5 mph. Tides are crucial, and today you can expect a high tide at 8:47 AM and a low tide at 3:04 PM.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 5:54 PM, giving you ample daylight to get out on the water.
### Fish Activity
The drop in water temperatures, now in the low 60s, has triggered a transition in fish behavior. Striped bass are moving into deeper channels, making jigging and trolling in these areas highly productive. Anglers have been catching striped bass in the 18- to 24-inch range, with some larger fish up to 30 inches, particularly around the mouth of the Patapsco River and near the Bay Bridge pilings.
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using umbrella rigs with heavy inline weights and white sassy shads as trailers is effective. Soft plastic jigs, especially 5- to 6-inch paddletails, and topwater lures are also working well. Eels are becoming a popular choice for live lining as the spot supply diminishes.
### Hot Spots
- **Patapsco River**: This area continues to be a hotspot for striped bass. Early morning topwater action around docks and sea walls has been excellent, and jigging with soft plastics keeps the fish biting throughout the day.
- **Bay Bridge Pilings**: These structures always hold some striped bass, making them a reliable spot. Bloodworms and Fishbites on bottom rigs are also effective here.
### Other Fish
In addition to striped bass, you might catch puppy drum in the shallows, especially in the Magothy River. White perch are active in open water and near structure, and can be caught using small spinners and jigs. Flounder are still present in the channels leading to the inlets, and live spot or Gulp baits are good choices for targeting them.
With the right gear and knowledge of these hot spots, you should have a productive and enjoyable day on the Chesapeake Bay.
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### Weather and Tidal Conditions
Today, October 31st, expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 62 degrees and a low of 48 degrees. The winds will be light, coming from the northwest at about 5 mph. Tides are crucial, and today you can expect a high tide at 8:47 AM and a low tide at 3:04 PM.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 5:54 PM, giving you ample daylight to get out on the water.
### Fish Activity
The drop in water temperatures, now in the low 60s, has triggered a transition in fish behavior. Striped bass are moving into deeper channels, making jigging and trolling in these areas highly productive. Anglers have been catching striped bass in the 18- to 24-inch range, with some larger fish up to 30 inches, particularly around the mouth of the Patapsco River and near the Bay Bridge pilings.
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using umbrella rigs with heavy inline weights and white sassy shads as trailers is effective. Soft plastic jigs, especially 5- to 6-inch paddletails, and topwater lures are also working well. Eels are becoming a popular choice for live lining as the spot supply diminishes.
### Hot Spots
- **Patapsco River**: This area continues to be a hotspot for striped bass. Early morning topwater action around docks and sea walls has been excellent, and jigging with soft plastics keeps the fish biting throughout the day.
- **Bay Bridge Pilings**: These structures always hold some striped bass, making them a reliable spot. Bloodworms and Fishbites on bottom rigs are also effective here.
### Other Fish
In addition to striped bass, you might catch puppy drum in the shallows, especially in the Magothy River. White perch are active in open water and near structure, and can be caught using small spinners and jigs. Flounder are still present in the channels leading to the inlets, and live spot or Gulp baits are good choices for targeting them.
With the right gear and knowledge of these hot spots, you should have a productive and enjoyable day on the Chesapeake Bay.
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