• "Wintertime Chesapeake Fishing: Pickerel Bites, Perch Hauls, and Bridge Bass"

  • Dec 13 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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"Wintertime Chesapeake Fishing: Pickerel Bites, Perch Hauls, and Bridge Bass"

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  • For December 13, 2024, in the Chesapeake Bay area around Baltimore and Washington D.C., here’s what you can expect:

    First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll have a high tide at 6:08 AM with a height of 3.23 feet, followed by a low tide at 12:32 PM at -0.27 feet, and another high tide at 6:29 PM with a height of 2.31 feet[2].

    The weather is chilly, marking the onset of winter, with sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 4:48 PM. This cold snap has actually improved the bite for some species.

    Striped bass season in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay has just closed after December 10th, but catch and release fishing is still allowed. However, the bite hasn't been as strong as hoped this fall. You can still find some striped bass, particularly in areas like the Patapsco River, where anglers have been trolling umbrella rigs along the main river channel edge 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 effective for catching both striped bass and white perch[1].

    For more consistent action, the pickerel bite has been excellent, especially in the tributaries. Anglers in the Magothy River have reported a good pickerel bite with the colder temperatures, with fish hanging out around docks, shorelines, and areas with fallen trees and other structure. This will remain a great opportunity throughout the winter season[1].

    If you're looking for hot spots, the rock piles at the Bay Bridge and the ledges along the shipping channel on the main stem of the Bay are worth checking out. Another good spot is the lower Susquehanna and above the Conowingo Dam, where smallmouth bass and walleye are active due to the cold temperatures. Rocky shorelines with deep ledges are producing fish here[1][3].

    In terms of lures and bait, blade baits have been particularly effective for both striped bass and perch. For pickerel, using lures that mimic baitfish or other small prey can be very effective.

    Overall, while the striped bass season has ended, there are still plenty of fishing opportunities in the Chesapeake Bay, especially for pickerel, white perch, and other species that thrive in the colder waters.
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