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Patuxent River Fishing



Patuxent River Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Patuxent River, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. White Perch

  2. White Perch

    There is a 44.69% catch rate for White Perch, based on 4895 White Perch counted.

    Patuxent River White Perch Counts Chart
    White

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  3. Striped Bass

  4. Striped Bass

    There is a 40.21% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 4405 Striped Bass counted.

    Patuxent River Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

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  5. Bluefish

  6. Bluefish

    There is a 5.26% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 576 Bluefish counted.

    Patuxent River Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

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  7. Channel Catfish

  8. Channel Catfish

    There is a 2.86% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 313 Channel Catfish counted.

    Patuxent River Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

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  9. Atlantic Croaker

  10. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 2.67% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 293 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Patuxent River Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

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  11. Spot Croaker

  12. Spot Croaker

    There is a 1.75% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 192 Spot Croaker counted.

    Patuxent River Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

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  13. Atlantic Menhaden

  14. Atlantic Menhaden

    There is a 0.5% catch rate for Atlantic Menhaden, based on 55 Atlantic Menhaden counted.

    Patuxent River Atlantic Menhaden Counts Chart
    Atlantic

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  15. Pigfish

  16. Pigfish

    There is a 0.47% catch rate for Pigfish, based on 51 Pigfish counted.

    Patuxent River Pigfish Counts Chart
    Pigfish

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  17. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  18. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 0.3% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 33 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Patuxent River Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
    Pumpkinseed

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  19. Bluegill

  20. Bluegill

    There is a 0.19% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 21 Bluegill counted.

    Patuxent River Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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Recommendations above based on 41 species of fish and 10954 fish counted for May around Patuxent River.

To date, there are 119 species of fish and a total of 230524 fish counted for Patuxent River and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 5/22/2023 10:26:39 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Patuxent River Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Patuxent River are the following:

  1. belle grove pond
    very nice place to fish can catch blue gill,bass,catfish and many others


  2. Hollicutt's Noose


  3. Cook Point Fish Haven


  4. Plum Point Reef
    Plum Point Reef


  5. Hollicut Noose Reef


  6. Severn River


  7. Tilghman Island


  8. large striper
    Several large striper caught on 5/9 30ft deep just after slack tide.


  9. Cedarhurst


  10. Dominion Reef at the Gooses


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Latest Patuxent River Fishing Reports

  • Week Ending May 21 2023
    Ken Penrod’s Fishing Reports 43-Years. 1997 National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame-Legendary Guide. (Mailing Address) 1860 Robin Court Lusby MD 20657 kenpenrod@comcast.net


  • Maryland Rockfish Season
    The 2023 Maryland resident Rockfish (striped bass) season is underway!  The legal limit is now two fish per charterboat customer between 19 and 31 inches.  Fishing has been a


  • Week Ending Mothers Day 2023
    Ken Penrod’s Fishing Reports 43-Years. 1997 National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame-Legendary Guide. (Mailing Address) 1860 Robin Court Lusby MD 20657 kenpenrod@comcast.net


  • Available May Dates
    The regular resident Striped Bass Season kicks off May 16th and we still have dates left to fill. Open May morning trips (5:30-11:30):  20 23 28 29 30 31. Open May afternoon


  • Week Ending April 30 2023
    Ken Penrod’s Fishing Reports 43-Years. 1997 National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame-Legendary Guide. (Mailing Address) 1860 Robin Court Lusby MD 20657 kenpenrod@comcast.net


  • Open May Trophy & Regular Rockfish Season Dates
    MORNINGS:  2 3 7 9 10 11 12 14 18 20 23 27 30 31.  5:30-11:30 a.m. AFTERNOONS:  2 3 5 7 10 12 14 16 20 22 26 28 30 31.  12:00-6:00 p.m. Running out of 487 New York Avenue Pas


  • Booking the Last Few May Dates
    It’s almost time! Season starts May 1st.  The first 15 days is Trophy Rockfish Season and not for the impatient.  Starting the 16th we can target and keep the resident Rockfi


  • Booking the Last Few May Dates
    It’s almost time! Season starts May 1st.  The first 15 days is Trophy Rockfish Season and not for the impatient.  Starting the 16th we can target and keep the resident Rockfi


  • Smallmouth
    Caught several fish in 15-20 FOW. The bite was def slower this week than the previous week. fish were in deeper water near spawning flats where they were yet to be committed t


  • Week Ending April 16 2023
    Ken Penrod’s Fishing Reports 43-Years. 1997 National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame-Legendary Guide. (Mailing Address) 1860 Robin Court Lusby MD 20657 kenpenrod@comcast.net


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Top Patuxent River Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Tyler's Tackle Shop & Crab House


  2. Alltackle.com Inc
    Fishing and Boating Supplies in Annapolis, MD

  3. Annapolis City Marina


  4. Len's Marina


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Top Patuxent River Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Never E-Nuff Charters
    Offering full and half day fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay aboard Never E-Nuff, a 46 foot custom built fishing charter boat operated by Captain Shawn Pruitt.

  2. Last Hurrah Charter Fishing
    The Last Hurrah hails from Happy Harbor Inn in Deale, Maryland just 20 minutes south of Annapolis and within an hour from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. The Last Hurrah is owned and operated by U.S.C.G. Master Captain Scott Singleton and runs fishing

  3. Wound Tight Charters
    Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat, May-June and September-December. Ocean City Charter Boat, July and August. USCG inspected for 30 people

  4. Bay Lady Sportfishing & Charters


  5. Fish Stalker Charters LLC


  6. Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing


  7. Natural Charters
    The Natural is a 47′ Daytona Sport fisherman with a legendary comfortable ride and large cockpit. The Natural is a Deale MD, and Ocean City charter boat fishing the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

  8. Katherine Charter Fishing


  9. My Girl Charters
    My Girl Charters offers Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters at their very best. Come join us for a great day of fishing for rockfish, also known as stripers or striped bass, but no matter what you call them, they are exciting to catch. In addition to

  10. Kryan Lynn Fishing Charters


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Top Patuxent River Marinas

  1. Annapolis City Marina


  2. Len's Marina


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