Chesapeake Bay, MD (PressExposure) March 10, 2010 -- Spring angling on the Chesapeake Bay is undoubtedly the most predictable time of year to fish for a trophy striped bass (aka rockfish) with an typical size of 20-30 pounds. Although fishing is good year-round, there is one time of the year that fishing enthusiasts from around the world recognize this as one of the most enjoyable times to be on the Chesapeake Bay. Every spring, the striped bass fishing season begins in mid April with the return of the prized striped bass. This year, Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing is anticipating a very busy season with the addition of a new boat to its fleet -- a 52 custom Chesapeake, ââ¬Å"Net Profits, equipped with twin 680HP Cummins engines.
This is in addition to Jessie Girl, which is a 52 custom Chesapeake equipped with twin 600HP Caterpillar engines. Both are certified by the U.S.C.G. for up to 47 passengers. The striped bass migrate to the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay to spawn, and the season starts just as they come back from the tributaries. Even though no one can accurately predict their exact day of arrival, the Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing fleet begins to keep an eye out for the large striped bass beginning in early April.
With the weather conditions predicted for this spring, we really think that the 2010 striped bass season is going to be one of the most plentiful yet. We are really looking forward to it, says Captain Steve Dunn of Net Profits from Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing Charters. Rates for Chesapeake Bay fishing trips have remained consistent even though fuel prices have increased over the past couple of years. An average full-day charter fishing trip for up to six people starts as low as $600. All rivers that empty into the Chesapeake Bay within fifteen miles of Annapolis, MD make this perfect to fish out of this vicinity.