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Spring striper run at full peak in Raritan Bay and along the surf, bluefish arriving, and fluke and sea bass seasons in full effect.
Cobia arriving at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, stripers transitioning to deeper structure, and summer patterns starting to set up across the lower Bay.
Stripers at full strength on the south side, sea bass season open with stacked fish on the wrecks, and early bluefin tuna sightings 20-30 miles out.
Chesapeake Bay fishing report May 2026 — cobia arriving at cbbt, stripers going deep, summer season beginning. Updated weekly every Thursday.
Montauk fishing report May 2026 — stripers at full strength, sea bass season open, early bluefin tuna reports.
Ocean City MD fishing report May 2026 — stripers in the bay and surf, flounder season opening, offshore mahi building. Updated weekly every Thursday.
Cape Cod fishing report May 2026 — striped bass season at full stride at the canal and along the outer beaches. Updated weekly every Thursday.
New Jersey fishing report May 2026 — spring striper run at full strength, bluefish arriving, fluke season approaching. Updated weekly every Thursday.
NC Outer Banks fishing report May 2026 — cobia peak along the beaches, spanish mackerel, stripers at the inlets. Updated weekly every Thursday.
Complete hybrid striped bass (wiper) fishing guide — surface blitz tactics, downlining live shad, trolling umbrella rigs. Best lures and techniques for wipers.