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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Stripers Respond to Swimbaits & Jigging Lures

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# Artificial Lure's Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Chesapeake Bay report.

We're looking at some solid conditions out on the water today. The tide's been on the rise since early morning—we had a low tide around 2:27 AM and hit high water around 9:02 AM, giving us a nice 3.45-foot push. The bay's definitely fishable if you time it right with those tidal movements.

Weather-wise, we're starting calm this morning with northwest winds at 5 to 10 knots and waves around 1 to 2 feet in the lower bay. Conditions should stay manageable through the day, though we're watching that wind shift to the southwest later on.

For the striped bass—our main attraction this time of year—rockfish have been responding well to swimbaits and jigging lures. If you're working structure or deeper holes, a good rockfish jigging setup with live bait will produce. Chesapeake Bay's stripers aren't too picky in December when the water's cooling down, so don't overthink your presentation.

I'd focus your efforts around Guard Shore in the upper bay if you want calmer water, or if you're feeling ambitious, hit the deeper channels closer to the bridge tunnel area where the rockfish stack up this season.

The solunar activity's running low today—not one of our peak periods—but that doesn't mean fish won't bite. Just means you'll need better technique and patience.

Thanks for tuning in, folks. Make sure you subscribe for daily reports on water conditions and what's biting. Stay safe out there.

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