Chesapeake Bay Fishing Articles & Videos

• Fishing Piers in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

  Virginia's Chesapeake Bay offers fishermen a chance to catch trophy-sized stripers and flounder, and the state's fishing piers are a convenient way to get into position to land some of those big fish. Fishing from a Virginia pier involves n… read more

• Fishing Piers in Chesapeake Bay

  The Chesapeake Bay, along with its major tributaries, has a surface area of 4,479 square miles and is the largest estuary in North America. The bay is home to many fish species such as Spanish mackerel, cobia and striped bass. Pier fishing… read more

• Chesapeake Bay Bridge Fishing

  Chesapeake Bay, shared by Virginia and Maryland, is home to a myriad of sport fish species. Year-round angling is possible at the bay in various islands, piers, inshore and off shore waters and bridges. If fishing these water from shore, be… read more

• Fly Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay by Kayak

  Chesapeake Bay is shared by Maryland and Virginia. The bay's waters are home to a variety of sport fish species. There are inshore sections of the bay with opportunities for fly-fishing as well as kayaking, and anglers can combine both acti… read more

• White Perch Fishing Tips in the Chesapeake Bay

  Known for its silvery-white scales, the white perch is a medium-sized fish that can grow up to 19 inches. White perch range throughout the waters of the East Coast, and there is a large population in the Chesapeake Bay. In fact, the white p… read more

• Fly-Fishing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

  Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, is a popular destination for East Coast fly-fishing. The bay is shared by the states of Maryland and Virginia, and there are several charter and guides services for fly-fishing in both areas. Anglers should be awar… read more

• Fishing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

  Chesapeake Bay has two states--Maryland and Virginia--sharing its shoreline and has many opportunities for sport fishing. Fishing for Spanish mackerel, trout, rockfish and blues is possible in Chesapeake Bay. In addition to the fishing, it… read more

• Chesapeake Bay Fishing in VA

  Chesapeake Bay is located between Virginia and Maryland and is a prime spot for east coast sport fishing. It is possible to go for blues, Spanish Mackerel, trout, perch and striped bass in the bay. The bay is home to a myriad of sea and sho… read more

• Famous Fishing Spots in Chesapeake Bay

  Though still a source of much commercial fishing, Chesapeake Bay has experienced a significant depletion of its fish, oyster and crab populations thanks to overfishing and environmental damage. However, the largest estuary in the United Sta… read more

• What Is a Rockfish?

  Rockfish is another name for a striped bass. The use of this term is popular in the Chesapeake Bay area. In other regions of the northeastern United States, the rockfish also goes by the moniker striper. It is an important species to sport… read more

• Fishing Baits & Lure Use in Chesapeake Bay

  Chesapeake Bay is famous for its striped bass fishing, but the bay also offers anglers a choice of summer flounder, black drum and bluefish. All of these fish can be caught by using bait or artificial lures. read more

• Tips on Fishing the Chesapeake Bay

  Found on the eastern coast of the United States, the Chesapeake Bay is the country's biggest bay. Its sheer size makes it home to dozens of fish species. Commercial fish boats regularly ply Chesapeake Bay's waters, while recreational angler… read more

• Chesapeake Bay Amberjack Fishing Tips

  Amberjack is a popular gamefish found in the western Atlantic Ocean that are often fished in Chesapeake Bay, with anglers from around the world setting out to capture this aggressive fish. All amberjack fishing is done by boat over deep wat… read more

• Chesapeake Bay Fishing Regulations

  The Chesapeake Bay between Maryland and Virginia is rich with aquatic life and is a popular draw for anglers the world over. Fisheries are carefully maintained by both state governments and regulated to ensure quality fishing experiences fo… read more

• Striper Fishing Tips for Chesapeake Bay

  Striped bass, or stripers as they are commonly called, are the most important species of gamefish in the Chesapeake Bay between Maryland and Virginia, according to Bay preservationists who have been working to restore the striper population… read more

• How to Fish for Black Drum in Chesapeake Bay

  Locals who fish Chesapeake Bay call black drum the "big boomers" because of their size. Some of these relatively docile fish approach 100 pounds, although 40-50-pound black drum are more commonly caught in the bay. read more

• How to Fish Amberjack in Chesapeake Bay

  Amberjack is a hard-fighting gamefish popular with anglers fishing Chesapeake Bay between Maryland and Virginia. Plan on chartering a boat if you seek amberjack. You'll need a vessel to reach areas where this fish can be found anywhere from… read more

• Tips for Chesapeake Bay Fishing

  Going fishing in the Chesapeake Bay area is like going to Disney World for anglers. Around 350 different species make this area their home for at least some part of the year. Decide what kind of fish you hope to reel in before you decide wh… read more

• What Types of Fish Live in the Chesapeake Bay?

  The Chesapeake Bay is home to a mix of over 350 different species of both migratory and resident fish. The fisheries of the bay were known and exploited by the Native Americans long before the first European settlers came to Maryland and Vi… read more