Fishing the DMV
Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area.
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report with Capt. Todd Bellamy | Late May/June
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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Capt. Todd Bellamy of FishPit Charters, one of the most experienced and passionate Chesapeake Bay charter captains on the water. Capt. Todd operates primarily around Tangier Sound, Smith Island, Fishing Bay, and the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay, and in this episode he gives us a full late May into June fishing report for one of the most unique and productive sections of the Bay.
We break down what is happening right now in the middle-to-lower Chesapeake Bay region, especially around Tangier Island, Smith Island, the grass flats, marsh islands, creek mouths, hard-bottom areas, and main Bay edges. This is the time of year when the Chesapeake Bay really starts to transition, with warming water temperatures, expanding grass beds, baitfish movement, and multiple species becoming active at the same time.
Capt. Bellamy talks about the current bite for striped bass/rockfish, black drum, red drum, speckled trout, white perch, and shallow-water species moving through the Tangier Sound and Smith Island area. We also discuss how anglers should approach the Fishing Bay marsh system, including tidal creeks, grass lines, marsh drains, and backwater areas that can hold fish as the water warms up heading into June.
If you’re interested in Chesapeake Bay fishing, Tangier Sound fishing reports, Smith Island fishing, Fishing Bay Maryland, rockfish fishing, red drum fishing, black drum fishing, speckled trout fishing, white perch fishing, tidal marsh fishing, or late spring fishing patterns, this episode is packed with information.
Topics Covered:
- Late May into June Chesapeake Bay fishing report
- Tangier Sound and Smith Island fishing patterns
- Fishing Bay marsh and tidal creek breakdown
- Rockfish and striped bass on grass flats and shallow points
- Black drum and red drum movement in the lower Bay
- Speckled trout potential around grass beds and marsh islands
- White perch fishing in tidal creeks and shoreline structure
- How tide, water temperature, salinity, and grass growth impact the bite
- Best areas to target during the spring-to-summer transition
- Capt. Todd Bellamy’s guide insight from years on the Chesapeake Bay
This is a must-listen episode for anyone fishing the middle Chesapeake Bay, lower Eastern Shore, Tangier Sound, Smith Island, Hoopers Island, Honga River, Fishing Bay, or the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay heading into summer.
Whether you’re a weekend angler, kayak fisherman, charter fishing fan, tournament angler, or someone trying to better understand how the Chesapeake Bay fishes during the late spring transition, Capt. Todd Bellamy brings a ton of knowledge to the table.
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