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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Forecast: Pickerel Bite, White Perch Hotspots, and Winter Angling Tips
- 2024/12/22
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For December 22, 2024, in the Chesapeake Bay area around Baltimore and Washington D.C., here’s what you can expect:
First, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll have a high tide at 5:02 AM with a height of 0.87 feet, followed by a low tide at 11:21 AM at 0.15 feet. The next high tide will be at 5:12 PM with a height of 0.86 feet, and the final low tide of the day will be at 11:44 PM at 0.08 feet[2].
Sunrise is at 7:17 AM, and sunset will be at 4:50 PM, giving you a decent window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.
The striped bass season in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay has already closed as of December 10th, but catch and release fishing is still allowed. However, the bite hasn't been as strong as hoped this fall. Instead, the pickerel bite has been quite consistent, especially in the tributaries. Anglers in the Magothy River have reported a good pickerel bite, with fish hanging out around docks, shorelines with fallen trees, and other structure. Inline spinners with 4” paddle tails and minnows on shad darts have been effective lures[1].
For those targeting other species, the Patapsco River has been a hotspot, with deep channels holding schools of white perch, mostly found in the 40’ to 50’ range. Blade baits have been successful for catching striped bass and perch, which are holding close to the bottom[1].
If you're looking for hot spots, consider the Patapsco River, particularly the main river channel edge and the deep channels for white perch. The rock piles at the Bay Bridge and the ledges along the shipping channel on the main stem of the Bay are also worth a try. For pickerel, the upper Magothy River and its creeks are excellent choices[1].
In terms of bait, fresh cut bait has been working well, especially for the remaining striped bass. For pickerel, the mentioned lures and minnows on shad darts are your best bets.
Overall, it's a good time to focus on pickerel and other species like white perch, as the winter fishing season sets in.
First, let's look at the tides. Today, you'll have a high tide at 5:02 AM with a height of 0.87 feet, followed by a low tide at 11:21 AM at 0.15 feet. The next high tide will be at 5:12 PM with a height of 0.86 feet, and the final low tide of the day will be at 11:44 PM at 0.08 feet[2].
Sunrise is at 7:17 AM, and sunset will be at 4:50 PM, giving you a decent window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.
The striped bass season in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay has already closed as of December 10th, but catch and release fishing is still allowed. However, the bite hasn't been as strong as hoped this fall. Instead, the pickerel bite has been quite consistent, especially in the tributaries. Anglers in the Magothy River have reported a good pickerel bite, with fish hanging out around docks, shorelines with fallen trees, and other structure. Inline spinners with 4” paddle tails and minnows on shad darts have been effective lures[1].
For those targeting other species, the Patapsco River has been a hotspot, with deep channels holding schools of white perch, mostly found in the 40’ to 50’ range. Blade baits have been successful for catching striped bass and perch, which are holding close to the bottom[1].
If you're looking for hot spots, consider the Patapsco River, particularly the main river channel edge and the deep channels for white perch. The rock piles at the Bay Bridge and the ledges along the shipping channel on the main stem of the Bay are also worth a try. For pickerel, the upper Magothy River and its creeks are excellent choices[1].
In terms of bait, fresh cut bait has been working well, especially for the remaining striped bass. For pickerel, the mentioned lures and minnows on shad darts are your best bets.
Overall, it's a good time to focus on pickerel and other species like white perch, as the winter fishing season sets in.