Chesapeake Bay Fishing Reports

Your Chesapeake Bay Fishing Experience


Discover Max Fly Charters Fishing Report, your go-to source for the latest updates on the Chesapeake Bay's angling action! Whether you're an avid angler or a casual fishing enthusiast, our comprehensive reports provide valuable insights and real-time information to enhance your fishing experience. With Captain Max Fry's expert knowledge and our team's dedication, we bring you the most up-to-date details on species abundance, hotspots, and successful techniques. Stay tuned to our fishing report to stay one step ahead, maximize your chances of landing trophy catches, and make the most of your time on the stunning waters of the Chesapeake Bay.


We get these questions often. What fish are in Chesapeake Bay MD? What are the best hours to catch fish? What is the best day to fish? Well, Chesapeake Bay in Maryland is home to a diverse range of fish species, including striped bass (rockfish), bluefish, red drum, black drum, flounder, croaker, spot, white perch, and various species of catfish. Anglers can enjoy targeting these prized fish while exploring the abundant waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Delve into our fishing reports to discover the incredible experiences our guests have had while reeling in these magnificent fish! Explore firsthand accounts of landing these awe-inspiring species and gain insight into the thrilling adventures that await you on the Chesapeake Bay.


Max Fry Charters offers a selection of fishing trips tailored to your preferences and time availability. Choose between our 4-hour and 8-hour excursions, allowing you to customize your adventure and maximize your time on the water. With an abundance of resources available for planning your fishing trip, we are delighted that you have discovered the valuable insights provided by Max Fly Charters. As passionate anglers ourselves, we take great pleasure in sharing our extensive knowledge of this remarkable fishing destination. Get ready for an exciting fishing experience as we eagerly await the opportunity to cast lines and embark on a memorable journey with you.

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August 6, 2023

Red drum

had a great day fishing for red drum out on the shoals in the Chesapeake bay.  Got Rio and Tim on they're first ever bull reds.  was an amazing day.
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July 23, 2023

Cobia trip

Fishing turned on this past Sunday.  Conditions were slick calm and fish were on the surface pushing water every where.  We boated 8 out of 10 fish...not huge ones but bended the rods all day long!! great day!
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July 20, 2023

Cobia

cobia fishing has stayed consistent.  was a little tough around the new moon but still are having plenty of sighting and opportunities to catch!  fishing will stay good through August and really fire off towards September.  Caught 5 yesterday and saw about 15.
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July 13, 2023

Cobia

Fishing for cobia was on fire this past Thursday.  we got out to the fishing grounds at 9 a.m with the sun just getting right height in the sky for sight casting and caught 5 out of 6 fish in the first hour.  Bite stayed hot through the morning caught 9 total.  as the afternoon hit fish were more scarce.  great day on the water!
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July 15, 2023

Black drum

bottom fishing for black drum was steady today.  we caught 5 and also pulled off 2 big red drum.  drum bite is continuing to stay consistent!  reds should pick up even more as we move into august
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July 9, 2023

Cobia on the fly

cobia fishing has continued to stay hot! saw over 40 fish this day and used only fly and artificial.  hooked 6 and landed 6 total.  2 on the fly and 4 on the jig!  fishing should continue to stay good!!
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July 3, 2023

Black drum

switched up and did some bottom fishing today.  caught some black drum and sheepshead.  drum bite should be good all of July and August!! summertime fishery is in full swing
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July 1, 2023

Rockfish/striped bass

fished for Rockfish out of choptank River this morning.  had overcast skies with light rain.  we were casting topwater plugs all morning started at 6 and finished at 11 and absolutely hammered em.  caught fish every other cast and never switched baits.  stayed striking topwater all day!! very good bite!
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June 24, 2023

Cobia

sightcasting cobia was great today.  many fish seen and multiple fish caught.  got 13 yr old britan the fish of his life
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June 18, 2023

Cobia

great day cobia fishing.  we had some great anglers on board who were new to sight casting and conditions came together just right.  calm winds and clear sky's made for a great day.  was so calm you could see the fish pushing water on the surface from a ways away.  Jeff sight casted 3 fish pulled 2 off and landed this beauty.  we saw about 20 fish.
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June 14, 2023

Cobia fishing

the cobias finally showed up in some numbers today.  Got em early before the clouds did!! saw 15 in about 4 hours and caught 3 out of 5.
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June 11, 2023

Cobia fishing

Had to grind it out but we ended up catching a couple...had some other shots at nice fish that just weren't eating...thanks for a great day fellas. Back at it tomorrow! Cobia season opens June 15th!! Book your trip today!