The Chesapeake Bay

This page provides information about saltwater fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, including Maryland and Virginia waters. Articles cover fishing by species or technique, shipwrecks and artificial reefs, GPS coordinates, tackle shops, fishing reports, charter boats, bay health, cleaning fish, seafood recipes, and more.

Chesapeake Bay Saltwater Fishing

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters - Guides

Fishing by Species - Rockfish, Trout, Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder

Fishing Techniques - information on local fishing methods

Shipwrecks and Artificial Reefs

Chesapeake Bay LORAN and GPS Coordinates

Tackle Shops

The Health and Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Areas

Chesapeake Bay News and Events

Understanding Chesapeake Bay - Atlantic Coast Tides and Currents

Saltwater Fishing Information

Fishing - local inshore and offshore fishing

Fish Identification

Fish length-weight tables

Cleaning your Catch

Seafood Recipes