Fishing conditions for Chesapeake and Potomac
07:02
18:44
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 4
9:38 AM
humidity
95%uv index
0lowcloud cover
2%visibility
24kmmoon rise
23:00AMmoon
new moon
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Chesapeake and Potomac Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Chesapeake and Potomac, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (11 AM peak) and Thursday (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Chesapeake and Potomac.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 07:02 AM, sunset: 06:44 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11.9 mph (5.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.8 mph (7.95 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:00 PM and moonset at 2:45 PM.
About this spot
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Chesapeake and Potomac Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Chesapeake and Potomac, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (11 AM peak) and Thursday (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Chesapeake and Potomac.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C). Sunrise today: 07:02 AM, sunset: 06:44 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11.9 mph (5.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.8 mph (7.95 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:00 PM and moonset at 2:45 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River area in Maryland represents the diverse mid-bay and Potomac River estuary fishery where striped bass, croaker, spot, bluefish, red drum, and speckled trout can be targeted in the productive waters of one of the most important estuaries in the United States. Spot Features: The Chesapeake and Potomac entry in Maryland refers broadly to the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River junction area accessible from various Maryland Western Shore communities, with the diverse estuarine habitat supporting striped bass, croaker, spot, bluefish, red drum, and speckled trout fishing throughout the mid-Chesapeake region. Seasonality: Striped bass and Atlantic croaker are the primary targets in the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River area in Maryland, year-round, with stripers best in spring and fall and croaker most abundant in summer. Spot, bluefish, red drum, and speckled trout are seasonal species. This entry represents the broad Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River confluence area.
