Two men are standing on a boat holding a large fish.

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.