Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Chesapeake Bay and greater Baltimore/Washington D.C. fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.
We've got a mild morning shaping up around the upper Bay. According to NOAA, temperatures are starting in the low 50s, rising to the mid-60s by the afternoon with light winds out of the west—ideal conditions to hit the water before the forecasted Small Craft Advisory kicks in later today. As reported by the National Weather Service, a stronger breeze and choppier seas may develop after 10 a.m., so plan your trip with that in mind.
Tidal action is a key player today. Down at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, tides are running low at 5:59 a.m. with the first high tide peaking at 12:35 p.m., then another low at 6:59 p.m. Sunrise is at 7:23 and sunset falls at 6:12, giving you a nice window for the bite[Source: Tide-Forecast.com].
Water temps in the mid-60s have speckled trout and puppy drum on the chew across the inlets and rivers. The fall run is in swing, with solid trout reported near the Bay Bridge pilings and in the Patapsco. Anglers targeting the deeper holes off Sandy Point and Love Point have also landed a mix of keeper-sized rockfish in the slot, especially on the outgoing tide. It’s also a good time for spot fishing, still lingering in the creeks, though numbers are thinning as we cool down, as noted in the latest Virginia Sportsman update.
Blue catfish remain abundant, with Maryland DNR biologists spotlighting the upper Patuxent and Chester rivers for heavy action. These invasive cats average 5–15 pounds but trophy specimens over 30 are not out of the question this week, especially near structure using fresh-cut bunker or chicken breast. They're moving shallow early and deeper by late morning.
Striped bass are picking up steam as water temps drop—folks report steady action jigging soft plastics and bucktails in rips along Key Bridge and the channel edges off Eastern Bay. Remember, there's a slot limit in place: check current DNR regulations before you keep anything. Top artificials are white and chartreuse paddletails, 4–6 inches, paired with 1/2-ounce jig heads for deeper water.
Lure-wise, you can’t beat a classic Gulp! swimming mullet or a 5" BKD in "electric chicken" for trout and stripers. Surface plugs at dawn are getting some explosive strikes near shorelines and grass beds. When targeting drum, try scented soft baits tipped with a piece of peel shrimp.
Live spot or peanut bunker make prime baits for large rockfish—drifting live offerings near the bridge pilings and deeper holes delivers results. Bloodworms and peeler crab are still doing the trick for late spot, perch, and puppy drum.
Looking for hot spots? Hit up:
- Sandy Point State Park – Always a fall favorite, especially early morning for mixed bag striper and perch along the rock jetties.
- Francis Scott Key Bridge and Eastern Bay channel edges – Productive for jigging large stripers and drifting live bait.
- Patuxent River mouth and channels – Red-hot for blue catfish and late-run white perch.
Reports from the lower Bay mention big red drum and tautog showing up at the CBBT islands, with anglers scoring on green crabs and jigs dropped tight to the piling structure, according to Knot Wish’n Charters.
That’s your on-the-water update for today, October 27th. Bundle up, hit the morning tide, and stay safe as winds build later—tight lines to all. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Chesapeake Bay fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite, and share your catches with us next time you’re out.
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