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Welcome to the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV!

Get ready for an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon covering fishing reports, techniques, conservation, invasive species, striped bass, cobia, snakehead, redfish, speckled trout, white perch, blue catfish, and more from across Maryland and Virginia!

ANGLER’S NIGHT OUT — SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

This special celebrates my upcoming appearance at Angler’s Night Out on Thursday, September 10 at West End Sports Bar & Grill, presented by CCA Maryland and Waterfront Marine

🕠 5:30 PM — Gather & Network
🎤 6:00 PM — Talk + Q&A

Link Below!! https://www.ccamd.org/calendar/annapolis-chapter-anglers-night-out-6/ 

I’ll be representing Fishing the DMV for an evening of fishing conversation, networking, and Q&A with anglers from across the Chesapeake Bay community.

NORTHERN SNAKEHEAD FISHING — MARYLAND & POTOMAC RIVER
Steve Kambouris of Kambotrout Fishing discusses Northern Snakehead fishing, Potomac River snakehead, kayak fishing, tournaments, conservation, and the future of the fishery.

BLUE CATFISH, SNAKEHEAD & INVASIVE SPECIES
Branson D. Williams of Maryland DNR breaks down blue catfish, Northern Snakehead, invasive species management, Maryland fisheries, and Chesapeake Bay conservation.

CHESAPEAKE BAY COBIA FISHING
Gettin Jiggy Baits discusses cobia fishing, jigging, bait presentation, lure design, fishing pressure, and Chesapeake Bay cobia tactics.

MARYLAND WHITE PERCH FISHING
EJ from Anglers of Annapolis covers white perch fishing around Annapolis, Kent Island, the Severn River, Magothy River, Eastern Shore, fishing piers, bait selection, and seasonal patterns.

STRIPED BASS, MENHADEN, BLUE CRABS & CONSERVATION
We examine striped bass management, Atlantic menhaden, blue crabs, oyster restoration, habitat, fisheries policy, and the long-term health of the Chesapeake Bay.

CCA MARYLAND & OYSTER RESTORATION
Jesse Howe of CCA Maryland discusses oyster reefs, water quality, habitat restoration, fisheries management, and the Living Reef Action Campaign.

OCEAN CITY MARYLAND FISHING REPORT
Taylor from Always Bent Fishing covers flounder, striped bass, bluefish, red drum, sheepshead, cobia, surf fishing, Ocean City Inlet, Route 50 Bridge, tides, structure, bait, and offshore fishing.

VIRGINIA BEACH & LOWER CHESAPEAKE BAY REPORT
Brayden Cope breaks down Virginia Beach fishing, speckled trout, puppy drum, redfish, kayak fishing, shallow-water patterns, beaches, and inlets.

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY MENHADEN DEBATE
Brian Collins discusses Atlantic menhaden and their critical role as forage for striped bass, bluefish, osprey, and the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

COBIA FISHING WITH CAPT. NATE MYERS
Captain Nate Myers of Catch N Memories shares 15+ years of experience with Lower Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach cobia fishing, including sight-casting, chumming, water temperature, menhaden movement, boat traffic, and seasonal patterns.

TOPWATER ROCKFISH & STRIPED BASS
Captain Tom Weaver brings 35+ years of Chesapeake Bay experience to discuss topwater rockfish, shallow-water striped bass, Eastern Bay, Choptank River, Annapolis, fly fishing, light tackle, bluefish, red drum, cobia, and how the Bay has changed.

CHESAPEAKE BAY FALL FISHING
Bucky Osborne of Tri Waves Fishing covers fall Chesapeake Bay fishing, Virginia saltwater fishing, speckled trout, seasonal fish movement, inshore fishing, offshore fishing, and Chesapeake Bay fishing culture.

TANGIER SOUND & SMITH ISLAND FISHING REPORT
Captain Todd Bellamy of FishPit Charters breaks down fishing in Tangier Sound, Smith Island, Fishing Bay, and the middle-to-lower Chesapeake Bay for striped bass, black drum, red drum, speckled trout, white perch, grass flats, marsh islands, creek mouths, baitfish, and sha