Chesapeake Bay Fishing Seasons

This calendar shows the various species of fish we catch, the peak times to catch them, and port we will be in to catch them.

• April: trophy Rockfish
• May: trophy Rockfish, Croakers
• June: Maryland: Rockfish, Bluefish, Spot, Croakers
• July: Virginia: Cobia, Spadefish, Flounder, and Redfish
• July: Maryland: Rockfish, Bluefish, Spot, Croakers
• August: Rockfish, Croaker (day & night), Spot, Bluefish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Trout
• September: Rockfish, Spot, Trout, Flounder, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel
• October: Rockfish, Bluefish, Trout, Spot, Flounder, Perch
• November: big Rockfish, Trout, Perch
• December: Ocean Rockfish and Bluefish

Methods we use to catch the fish include: trolling, chumming, bottom fishing, jigging, and live baiting. Think of what species of fish you want to target and how you want to catch them and we can recommend what time of year would be best.