The blue catfish and channel catfish can be found in the lower Susquehanna River and the upper Bay’s other tidal rivers. The flatheads are holding in the dam pool below the power turbines, looking for lunch to come through the turbine blades. Snakeheads are holding in the dam pool and anglers are catching them on paddletails.Ī mix of flathead, channel, and blue catfish make up the largest portion of what anglers are targeting and catching. At the Conowingo Dam pool, anglers are catching and releasing a mix of hickory and American shad on shad darts and small silver spoons rigged in tandem. If the waters of the creeks warm up, it is possible that the increased flows may spur a spawning run of hickory shad. Last week’s heavy rain will affect the lower Susquehanna, Deer Creek, and Octoraro Creek for several days at least. Vincent Smith holds up a big northern snakehead he caught at Conowingo Dam recently. Īs always, the best fishing areas could be further refined by intersecting them with underwater points, hard bottom, drop-offs, and large schools of baitfish.įor more detailed and up-to-date fishing conditions in your area of the Bay, be sure to check out Eyes on the Bay’s Click Before You Cast. To see the latest water clarity conditions, check Eyes on the Bay Satellite Maps. There will be above average tidal currents all week as a result of the full moon on May 6.Įxpect average Bay water clarity, however, expect temporary localized reduced water clarity from the recent rains in some smaller rivers and creeks. Recent rains and the increased flows and cooler water temperatures may help bring shad into Maryland’s creeks for waiting anglers.Īs a result of the recent rains, expect above average flows all week. Main Chesapeake Bay surface water temperatures are holding in the upper 50s. Moderate, wet weather this past week will keep water temperatures temporarily cooler than normal for game fish in Maryland waters. You can also register a Department of Natural Resources Service Center or sport license agent, through the state’s online COMPASS License and Registration System with an account and login.įor more information, visit the Department of Natural Resources website. To make it even easier to obtain the state’s free saltwater registration, Maryland now provides a convenient online form that does not require you to create an account in the state licensing system. The registry was Maryland’s answer to comply with a federal requirement established more than a decade ago – it is an important part of protecting Maryland’s fishing opportunities, as data collected helps state and federal agencies sustainably manage U.S. The Trophy Striped Bass Season is now open and although weather conditions have not been ideal so far this week, anglers are hopeful conditions will improve.Īs a reminder, most individuals who fish in Maryland’s coastal and tidal waters are required to have either a valid Maryland Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License or Maryland Saltwater Angler Registration, with a few exemptions. This is often the first fish that young or new anglers catch and if the sunfish are large enough, they make excellent eating. Another species of fish that is not often in the spotlight but is very important is the bluegill sunfish. Photo by David Jonesįishing in Maryland is a wonderful activity to share with family and friends and anglers are enjoying every bit of it. This father and daughter teamed up to put a nice catch together that is destined for a fish fry.
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