Spring Fishing Forecast and Changes Ahead
As spring arrives, anglers are eagerly anticipating the start of a new fishing season. The recent winter has been tough, but the coming days promise to bring warmer weather, and with it, the arrival of southern species to the Bay. The rockfish spawn in the Chesapeake is a highly anticipated event, and anglers are hoping for a successful season. Meanwhile, changes are coming to the fishing reports, with more extensive information on hotspots, tactics, and lures.
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