Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - Stripers, Perch, and Hot Spots for October 4th, 2025

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in and around Chesapeake Bay. Today, October 4th, 2025, the tide is just coming in, with low tide at 2:58 AM and high tide expected at 8:12 AM. Sunrise is at 7:02 AM, and sunset will be around 6:42 PM.

The striped bass bite is really picking up, especially during moving tides. Anglers have been catching a mix of slot rockfish and white perch, particularly around Pooles Island using eels and peeler crab. The Bay Bridge remains a hotspot, with fish holding around the pilings and rock islands. Light tackle and live lining are both effective, especially during the best bite times.

White perch are very picky, preferring fresh grass shrimp. For striped bass, straight tail soft plastics on skirted jigs are doing well, especially on overcast days.

If you're looking for hot spots, try the Patapsco River or the Bay Bridge. The Patapsco has been producing some nice catches on 4-inch plastics.

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