Chesapeake Beach Bottom Fishing: Croaker, Spot, and Perch on the Bay
Chesapeake Beach's bottom fishery for croaker, spot, and white perch delivers nonstop family-friendly action all summer ...
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CHESAPEAKE BEACH
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Chesapeake Beach Fishing
Chesapeake Beach is a popular Chesapeake Bay fishing destination with a full-service marina and charter fleet targeting striped bass, bluefish, and flounder in the bay's productive waters. The town's boardwalk and fishing pier add shore-based fishing options for visitors.
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What's Biting in Chesapeake Beach?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Species Glossary
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Chesapeake Beach Fish Species
8+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Charter Guide
Fishing Charter Types in Chesapeake Beach
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Chesapeake Beach Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Chesapeake Beach.
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Chesapeake Beach Fishing Reviews
Stripers Were Crushing on the Troll
Trolled the Chesapeake Bay out of Chesapeake Beach and the Striped Bass were stacked up on the channel edges. Pulled umbrella rigs and bucktails and had steady action all morning. Boated a dozen beautiful stripers with a couple pushing 40 inches.
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Captain Frank
May
Striped Bass
Bluefish Blitz in the Bay
Hit the Chesapeake Bay off Chesapeake Beach during a massive Bluefish blitz and it was absolute chaos on the surface. Cast metal lures into the breaking fish and hooked up on every cast. We also caught several nice Stripers mixed in underneath.
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Captain Lena
October
Bluefish
Striped Bass
Summer Flounder Trip Was Excellent
Drifted live spot along the sandy bottom of the Chesapeake Bay near Chesapeake Beach and hammered the Flounder. The captain knew exactly where the fish were staging. We put a limit of nice flatties in the box and had a fantastic time on the water.
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Captain Ray
July
Flounder
Perfect Charter for the Family
Took the family out of Chesapeake Beach for a half-day trip on the Chesapeake Bay and everyone caught fish. The kids loved reeling in Bluefish on light tackle and we ended the trip with some chunky Striped Bass. Great marina and friendly captains.
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Captain Simone
June
Bluefish
Striped Bass
Fall Striper Run Was Outstanding
Fished the fall run out of Chesapeake Beach and the big Stripers were migrating through the bay in huge numbers. Jigged heavy plastics along the channel and hooked up on almost every drop. Landed over 15 fish with several over 36 inches.
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Captain Vince
November
Striped Bass
Chesapeake Beach Is a Hidden Gem
This little harbor town on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay punches way above its weight for fishing. We trolled for Striped Bass in the morning and drifted for Flounder in the afternoon. Great fleet of charter boats and easy access to the bay.
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Captain Mei
September
Striped Bass
Flounder
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