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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. Fall action is officially peaking across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with predator fish aggressively chasing bait as water temperatures dip into the upper 60s. According to the latest Greater Chesapeake Bay & Tributaries field report compiled by local guide service Rock On Charter Fishing via Orvis, overall conditions across the Maryland sector are rated "Good," highlighted by a multi-species blitz on massive schools of menhaden. Whether you are trailering a boat out to the main stem or taking the family to cast along tributary points, here is the ground-truth breakdown of what is biting and how to gear up.

​This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. ​Fall fishing has arrived across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, bringing cooler water temps and aggressive feeding patterns just in time for the weekend. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing Report (September 23) , passing coastal storm systems have kicked up river flows and dropped Bay water temperatures below 75°F. Whether you are planning a boat trip toward the Bay Bridge or taking the kids down to a local tidal river dock, here is the official breakdown of what’s biting and how to gear up. ​Key Takeaways: What’s Biting Across Maryland Waters * ​Striped Bass (Rockfish) Move to Shallow Water: The fall rockfish bite is heating up in shallow waters during morning and evening hours before water temperatures plunge further. Casting topwater poppers or pearl and white paddle tail swimbaits along shoreline st...