Patuxent River
April 10, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Although the bite hasn’t quite fired back up anglers are beginnning to target Striped Bass around points and bridges as they make their way in. During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers (Bass, Striped) inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this Winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
April 4, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Anglers are doing well trolling or chumming for bigger Bass (Bass, Striped). Reports are still fairly quiet however Love Point, and around the bridge, have been producing well. Chartreuse Umbrellas and 10 inch Bass Kandy Delights are working well. When chumming, Alewives have been the key. White Perch has come out of the ends of the rivers and the backs of the creeks.
BAIT REPORT – We are finally beginning to see a decent Bass bite fire up in the area for anglers trolling or chumming for them.
Angler’s Sport Center
410-757-3442
www.anglerssportcenter.com
April 4, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Anglers are doing well trolling or chumming for bigger Bass (Bass, Striped). Reports are still fairly quiet however Love Point, and around the bridge, have been producing well. Chartreuse Umbrellas and 10 inch Bass Kandy Delights are working well. When chumming, Alewives have been the key. White Perch has come out of the ends of the rivers and the backs of the creeks.
BAIT REPORT – We are finally beginning to see a decent Bass bite fire up in the area for anglers trolling or chumming for them.
Angler’s Sport Center
410-757-3442
www.anglerssportcenter.com
March 29, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 17, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 10, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
March 3, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 15, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 9, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 9, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
February 2, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
January 27, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you’re looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.
Pro Angler Team
January 20, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – At this time of year the saltwater season is pretty slim. There aren’t many fish that are in legal sizes oceanside. There are plenty of anglers turning to freshwater fishing over the Winter months. Things are expected to fire back up in the Spring once March hits. We hope to see the Striper (Bass, Striped) run make an early and strong appearance. Pro Angler App Users – Tap a fish listed below the report to view more angling tips and tricks!
Capt. Ryan Rogers Midnight Sun Charters
804-580-0245
captryan@fishmidnightsun.com www.fishmidnightsun.com
January 11, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!
Pro Angler Team
January 6, 2017
Patuxent River
INSHORE – There are some Stripers and deep White Perch in the bay. The Bay Bridge Pilings are key in 30-40 ft of water for both fish along the rock pilings and the main pilings. 6-10 inch KBs on a 3 /4 to 2 oz jighead are your best bet for Stripers. The Power Plant to the South is also holding Stripers in the warm water discharge. We are seeing Trout mixed in. Around Annapolis there are decent fish in shallow water. There aren’t many numbers but there are still some good fish. Point Lookout is one of the best areas in the state, right around the border. Puppy Drum, Stripers and Trout are all swimming there. Search shallow water to 40 ft. Use small bucktails as close as 10 ft of water. On the Flats by the Chesapeake Canal mouth there are decent sized fish where the canal opens up to the bay. Stripers (Bass, Striped) there are up to 36 inches. Oceanside anglers are going to the Route 50 bridge to jig for Bluefish and Rockfish. Most are small to 25 inches. Some anglers are plugging around Ocean City and Assateague. They are mostly schoolies there too.
BAIT REPORT – Shad (Hickory Shad) are moving through the beach. They are moving with Peanut Bunker (Menhaden).
Angler’s Sport Center
410-757-3442
www.anglerssportcenter.com
December 27, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Into this week the Striper (Bass, Striped) bite continues around the usual areas to the South such as Chesapeake Beach, Bloody Point, Point Lookout, and the bridges. Anglers continue to slow troll for them using soft plastic jigs on the bottom. They are also found up the Potomac River at this time of year. Moving tide is your best bet to hook them. Bigger Stripers should hopefully get pushed in from the 3 mile line.
Angler’s Sport Center
410-757-3442
www.anglerssportcenter.com
December 19, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – The bite has slowed down a bit. We are still seeing some Bass (Bass, Striped) action to the South around Chesapeake Beach, South of the bridge and Bloody Point. Everything is being caught on the bottom in at least 30 ft of water. The bite is slow so troll slowly on the bottom. Bounce your jig right on the bottom. Bigger 7-9 inch soft plastics in white or chartreuse are productive. Aim for mornings or evening but the bite isn’t affected too much by time when they are in the deeper water. The one factor you need to look at is the tide. If the tide is moving, you can catch fish. Not many reports have come out of the Choptank River. Point Lookout around the border has been a hot area too. That whole area where the Potomac meets the Bay is worth taking a trip to.
Angler’s Sport Center
410-757-3442
www.anglerssportcenter.com
December 15, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Things are a bit slow which is typical for this time of year. Anglers are jigging around the bay bridge for Rockfish (Bass, Striped). Fish up to 50 inches have been caught. Jigging soft plastics on jigheads has been most productive. The numbers are decent. There are still big Stripers out there if you’re willing to bundle up and brave the cold. There has been some anglers fishing out of Point Lookout taking in some Bass to 30 inches. They are decent sizes and make good table fair. We are seeing them down to Smith Island and Tangiers. The whole area is still fairly productive. There are still big fish on their way down from Jersey as well. The fish are deep and the big switch will be soon with the colder weather. Anglers will focus on the power plants with a good supply of warm water pumping out. The Choptank river is producing fish deep water jigging as well. Topwater stuff is done. Bucktails with plastics, alone or jigging with soft plastics is best. Stripers are closed as of December 15th. Most anglers will cast light tackle after the closure for some catch and release fun. Oceanside, some anglers are trolling off the beach for a handful of fish. The farther North you go, the better they get. Not much is coming from the beaches of Ocean City. In this area you can troll inside the 3 mile line to catch fish. At this point we see a lot of anglers switching to Freshwater and tributaries feeding into the bay.
Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle
410-327-6942
tochtermans@hotmail.com
December 7, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Small Bass (Bass, Striped) are caught higher up the Potomac river this week. They are scattered with a few keepers mixed in. There are better numbers of bigger fish in the bay, especially the mouth of the Potomac from Point Lookout to Smith’s Point. Parachutes and Bucktails are your best bet. The fish here seem to prefer the 5-6 inch baits over the bigger stuff. There is still a pile of small fish here too. The weather has been hit or miss. Everyone has been waiting for some days where the wind stops blowing. Pro Angler App Users – Tap a fish listed below the report to view more angling tips and tricks!
R W’s Sports Shop
804-529-5634
www.rwsports.com
November 30, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – We are seeing some 24-34 inch Rockfish (Bass, Striped) under the birds this week. They are being caught trolling and jigging. Trolling is a bit more productive for numbers. Jigging with 2-4 oz jigging spoons are productive as well. The Eel bite is picking up from Tangier Sound to Cape Charles in different holes and edges of the channels. There is plenty of bird activity. Search for the birds and bait pods in the shoals. The recent cold snap has brought in nicer sizes. They are moving out of the rivers and the creeks still. Pro Angler App Users – Tap a fish listed below the report to view more angling tips and tricks!
Capt. Ryan Rogers Midnight Sun Charters
804-580-0245
captryan@fishmidnightsun.com fishmidnightsun.com
November 22, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Anglers are picking up a decent amount of Bass (Bass, Striped) around Love Point, right at the backside of the ledge in 25 ft of water. They are really close to the bottom so fish the bottom to 10 ft up. Jig half ounce to three quarter ounce in natural colors such as big KD’s in smoky Shad color. Dip and Glow is helping will work too. Trolling, anglers are using small umbrellas with 6 inch chartreuse curly tails. White has also been a strong color. Other areas doing well are the Baltimore Lighthouse and the mouth of the Magothy in 20-35 ft of water. Most of the fish are down low here too. You need at least 16 oz. of lead to get it down deep. The dumping grounds are doing well around the sewer pipe and the bay bridge on the east side. We are seeing lots of fish but most are smaller. They are up to 19 inches. There are few keepers mixed in. Jig the pilings or chunk the bottom. Eastern bay is doing well on the troll. Find the hill with the 35-40 ft drop and use small tandems and umbrella rigs. There are still some fish inside the rivers. There aren’t many but they are swimming shallow water from 2-6 ft around sandbars. MirrOlures and Top Dogs are working well. They are beginning to slow down. Search the naval academy wall in the severn river up to Round Bay inside the Magothy River. Overall anglers are heading out and chunking with fresh cut Alewives close to the bottom. Live line Eels on structure, ledges or in the channels. There is a slow bite coming from the mouth of the Potomac. Anglers are heading North towards Eastern Bay, Chester River and Magothy. There aren’t many good sized fish in the local area. Scattered fish are up to 40 inches. The migratory fish will be moving out soon. Stop in to Angler’s Sport Center for tons of great gear and service.
BAIT REPORT – There’s some White Perch around that you can use as cut bait.
Angler’s Sport Center
410-757-3442
www.anglerssportcenter.com
November 16, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – The Tangier Sound is holding small Stripers (Bass, Striped) this week. We have been fishing Smith Point to Smith Island. There hasn’t been a lot of action here quite yet as we are waiting for the bigger fish to move in. Structure will be holding the best sizes. We are both trolling and jigging our fish. If you can get your hands on some live bait this will be key. Pro Angler App Users – Tap a fish listed below the report to view more angling tips and tricks!
BAIT REPORT – A lot of Menhaden are around and they’ll school up when the temperature drops.
Capt. Ryan Rogers Midnight Sun Charters
804-580-0245
captryan@fishmidnightsun.com www.fishmidnightsun.com
November 9, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – Anglers are catching Stripers (Bass, Striped) in Eastern Bay and Breezy Park. They are also biting right out front of the Choptank and in the river. The sizes are good so far. The bay is also producing Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). White Perch and small Stripers can be caught from the pier and park at night.
BAIT REPORT – If you’re looking for bait, all you have to do is look for the birds.
Tyler’s Tackle Shop & Crab House
410-257-6610
www.tylerstackle.com
November 2, 2016
Patuxent River
INSHORE – There are a lot of Bass (Bass, Striped) around 33 inches and bigger. We should be seeing consistently larger sizes soon. Some anglers are trolling while a lot of anglers are pitching light tackle rigged with Bomber Wind Cheaters. The bite is hotter during the day.
Tackle Box
301-863-8151
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