Magothy River from Lake Waterford dam downstream for 3,300 feet.2. Anglers must use non-offset circle hooks when live-lining or chumming; Anglers must use circle hooks when using fish, crabs or worms as bait and targeting striped bass, or when using processed bait and targeting striped bass. Required fields are marked *. Other live baits, such as clams, bloodworms and crabs, can also be excellent when stripers are actively feeding in shallow water. *For the summer-fall charter fishery, the captain or the mate may not keep a striped bass during a charter trip. On average, adult striped bass grow 2 to 3 feet in length and weigh between 10 to 30 pounds, although they can reach a length of six feet and weigh as much as 125 pounds. To use eels as bait while fishing for striped bass with hook and line from Dec. 16May 15, inclusive, in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. The upper part of Buggs Island Lake is best throughout the colder months, particularly the stretch from Goat Island to the Clarksville Bridge. U. All areas of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, except the Potomac River, will be closed to striped bass targeting from April 1 to May 1. More: Check out our best tips for catching stripers in the surf by a longtime angler. If you catch a tagged fish, please follow the instructions printed on the tag, or call Fishing and Boating Services at 800-688-3467. May 1 through May 15: Anglers may keep one striped bass per day, with a minimum size of 35 inches, in the Chesapeake Bay from Brewerton Channel to the Virginia state line. The basic rig is a 30- to 40-pound test fluorocarbon leader ending in a size 6/0 to 8/0 circle hook or octopus hook. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. | Report Form
You can get it for $20 at the supermarket. Charter captains may also participate in a voluntary pilot program. Your email address will not be published. Umbrella rigs have multiple blades to mimic a baitfish ball and are very popular for trolling on the Chesapeake Bay. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the following regulations for the 2022 recreational striped bass fishery (private and charter) in the Chesapeake Bay. Fish that fall under the slot limit provide a healthy juvenile population to grow to breeder size.