Chesapeake Bay
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Chesapeake Bay Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs3
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
- Finesse Jigs1
- Lipless Crankbaits1
- Shakey Heads1
Total Fishing Reports
57
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Largemouth Bass11 Reports
Yellow Perch1 Report
Striped Bass1 Report
Catfish1 Report
Drum1 Report
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Species
Northern SnakeheadSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
71°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
58°
Fish were setup on gravel points leading to spawning areas. The fish were incredibly shallow (1-2’) and burning a trap was the best way to catch them. A cold front moving through may push them back some, but the first wave of the spawn is coming soon.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
The upper bay is really in that full spawn and transitioning to post spawn face with water temps ranging from 62 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning to 67 after a full day of sun. When you can find the grass the bass are around and in it. Swan Creek and the Flats are the most consistent producers at the moment with moving baits playing a part when there is a wind and finesse techniques paying off when it slicks off. Of course this is the bay and a shallow flipping bait is always active, however it was tough to get any consist flipping bite going.
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