Seasons & Limits
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Seasons |
| There are variety of fish that find their way into the Chesapeake Bay between April and December. Please make sure to review the following chart for recommendations on when to make your reservations with Big Rig Charters. |
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| Rockfish (Striped Bass) |
| Spring Trophy Season - April 19th - May 13th |
| 1 fish per person |
| Minimum size 28"+ |
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| Rockfish (Striped Bass) |
| May 15th - December 15th Season |
| 2 fish per person, minimum size 18?-28" |
| Only one of the fish may be larger than 28? |
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| Croakers & Spot |
| June through October (bottom and night fishing) |
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| Black Drum |
| May 25 through July 10 (bottom fishing, best 6/1 to 6/16) |
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| Spanish Mackerel |
| August (trolling and jigging) |
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| Trout |
| August, September, October (trolling and jigging) |
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| Bluefish |
| July, August, September (chumming, jigging and trolling) |
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