Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report — January 2026: Trophy Stripers in the Lower Bay, Tautog at the CBBT
January 2026 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: tautog on wrecks and rocks. Offshore: tautog offshore.
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Planning a fishing trip to Chesapeake Bay? Start with our complete Chesapeake Bay Fishing Guide for the full breakdown of where to go, when to fish, and what species to target. Below: the latest weekly fishing reports for Chesapeake Bay.
January 2026 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: tautog on wrecks and rocks. Offshore: tautog offshore.
December 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: striped bass in lower bay. Offshore: tautog offshore.
November 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: striped bass peak catch-and-release. Offshore: tautog on offshore wrecks.
October 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: striped bass excellent — fall rockfish season. Offshore: bluefin tuna scouts.
September 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: striped bass improving. Offshore: false albacore nearshore.
August 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: cobia winding down. Offshore: offshore hampered by weather.
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July 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: cobia excellent. Offshore: offshore limited.
June 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: cobia peak in bay. Offshore: cobia.
May 2025 fishing report for Chesapeake Bay. Inshore: striped bass keeper season. Offshore: cobia on the move — bay's premier spring event.