Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers Biting, Perch Running Strong, Weather Perfect for Anglers

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let me tell you, spring has sprung and the fish are biting! First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 8:06 AM and another at 8:26 PM, with lows at 1:49 AM and 2:11 PM. The sun's coming up at 6:55 AM and setting at 7:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass are still the talk of the town, but remember, catch and release only until May 15th. These big girls are hungry and fattening up before their spawning run. We're seeing some real lunkers in the 30-40 inch range, with a few lucky anglers reporting 50-inchers! White perch are running strong in the tributaries, and the yellow perch action is winding down but still worth a shot. Blue catfish are everywhere and putting up a good fight. For you lure enthusiasts, big soft plastic jigs are the ticket for stripers. Try white or chartreuse in 6-10 inch sizes. Rapala X-Raps are also doing the trick, especially in silver or gold. For the perch, small shad darts tipped with minnows or grass shrimp are hard to beat. If you're more of a bait angler, fresh cut menhaden or spot are your best bet for stripers and blues. Bloodworms are still king for white perch. As for hot spots, the Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge is still producing some nice stripers. The mouth of the Choptank River is also on fire. For white perch, head up to the Patuxent or Nanticoke rivers. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southeast. Perfect fishing weather, if you ask me! Remember, folks, the no-targeting closure for striped bass starts April 1st, so get out there while you can. And as always, tight lines and stay safe on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.