• Tides, Fishing, and Wintery Conditions in the Chesapeake Bay Around Baltimore and Washington D.C. on December 19, 2024

  • Dec 19 2024
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Tides, Fishing, and Wintery Conditions in the Chesapeake Bay Around Baltimore and Washington D.C. on December 19, 2024

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  • For December 19, 2024, if you're planning to hit the waters of the Chesapeake Bay around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area, here's what you need to know.

    First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you can expect a low tide at 4:33 AM with a height of -0.01 meters, followed by a high tide at 10:59 AM with a height of 0.82 meters. The next low tide will be at 5:25 PM with a height of 0.01 meters, and the final high tide of the day will be at 11:25 PM with a height of 0.65 meters[2].

    Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day, typical for this time of year, so make sure to bundle up. Sunrise is at 7:13 AM and sunset will be at 4:50 PM.

    Fishing activity has been decent, especially in certain hotspots. The striped bass season officially closed on December 10th, but catch and release fishing is still allowed. However, the pickerel bite has been the most consistent option lately. Anglers in the Magothy River have reported a good pickerel bite, especially around docks in the upper reaches of creeks and along shorelines with fallen trees and other structure[1].

    For striped bass, although the season is closed, catch and release fishing can still yield some results. The Patapsco River has been a hotspot, with anglers trolling umbrella rigs along the main river channel edge finding bites in about 45 feet of water. Deep channels in the Patapsco are also holding schools of white perch, mostly in the 40-50 foot range. Blade baits have been particularly effective for catching both striped bass and white perch[1].

    If you're targeting pickerel, look for areas with structure like docks and fallen trees. For striped bass and white perch, the rock piles at the Bay Bridge and the ledges along the shipping channel are also good spots[1].

    In terms of lures, umbrella rigs and blade baits are your best bets. For bait, live or artificial lures that mimic baitfish or crustaceans tend to work well.

    Some of the best spots to try today include the Patapsco River, especially the deep channels, and the rock piles at the Bay Bridge. Rocky Point Park and Beach, due east of Baltimore, also offers good access to the river, creeks, and open bay[3].

    So, gear up, stay warm, and enjoy the day on the water
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