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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Chesapeake Bay (North)

Maryland, United States

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Chesapeake Bay (North) fishing reports

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Yellowfin tuna

67 in Β· 67 lb

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Blue catfish

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Flathead catfish

22 in Β· 5 lb

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Black sea bass

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Grey triggerfish

22 in Β· 5 lb

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White bass

11 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Chesapeake Bay (North) is a part of an ocean located in Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Channel catfish, and White perch.

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38Β°47β€²41.7β€³N 76Β°26β€²35.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Chesapeake Bay (North), MD

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Maryland can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Chesapeake Beach

9.2 miles away

Annapolis Neck

10.5 miles away

Annapolis

12.6 miles away

Parole

14.4 miles away

Brock Hall

17.4 miles away

Arnold

17.4 miles away

Bowie

19.5 miles away

Kettering

19.7 miles away

Crofton

19.8 miles away

Mitchellville

22.2 miles away

Forestville

23.4 miles away

Glenn Dale

23.4 miles away

Summerfield

24.1 miles away

Lanham

24.4 miles away

Clinton

25.1 miles away

Landover

25.5 miles away

Camp Springs

25.7 miles away

Suitland

26.1 miles away

Hillcrest Heights

28.2 miles away

Oxon Hill

28.6 miles away

Waldorf

28.7 miles away

Glassmanor

29.1 miles away

Fort Washington

30.7 miles away

Accokeek

31.3 miles away

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FAQ about Chesapeake Bay (North) fishing

Chesapeake Bay (North) is a part of an ocean located in Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°47β€²41.7β€³N 76Β°26β€²35.1β€³W
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