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Essex, MD Fishing Trip — February

Your Essex, MD Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 30°F2.5" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

9 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
SnakeheadLow
Snakehead
Various

February Weather in Essex

43°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

2 in Essex + 95 Nearby

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Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing - Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing
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Chesapeake Bay fishing charters for rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, spanish mackerel and more out of Bay Bridge Marina on Kent Island, Maryland.

BluefishSpanish MackerelStriped Bass
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tuna

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Stevensville18 guides · 27 miChesapeake Beach12 guides · 43 miEdgewater10 guides · 27 miDeale9 guides · 37 miRock Hall9 guides · 16 miSolomons8 guides · 67 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Maryland Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.

Buy License Online — Maryland

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations

Striped Bass regulations are complex and change frequently. Consult the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for the most up-to-date information.

Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Refer to current regulations for species-specific limits (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).
Size Limit:Refer to current regulations for species-specific limits (e.g., Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore).

Federal regulations and permits may be required for certain tuna species. Check current regulations for any updates.

Tautog
Season:January 1 - May 15 and August 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions in specific areas.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures in specific areas.

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