FishCondishAnnapolis, MD Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Annapolis, MD fishing report
Annapolis sits near the middle Bay, which puts you in productive water year-round. Spring kicks off with white perch flooding the creeks and river mouths to spawn — they're one of the first reliable bites of the year. Striped bass, or rockfish as locals call them, run through on their spring migration, then scatter to cooler, deeper structure through summer. Fall is the crown jewel: rockfish push baitfish against the surface and bluefish join the chaos, making for some of the most exciting fishing the Bay offers. Winter slows things down, but patient anglers targeting deep channel edges can still find rockfish stacked up.
Watch your tides closely — moving water is everything here. Rockfish ambush bait around bridge pilings, channel edges, and points where current accelerates, so position your boat to work lures or live spot into the current seam. Bucktail jigs tipped with soft plastics or a live-lined spot are go-to presentations for rockfish. For bluefish, wire-leader rigs with metal spoons or poppers get the job done when they're up and slashing. White perch respond well to small jigs and bloodworms near shallow structure. Water temps in the low 60s are a sweet spot that tends to activate all three species. Favor east or northeast winds — they push water and bait productively across this stretch of Bay.
Annapolis, MD tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Annapolis, MD is Annapolis (US Naval Academy) (station 8575512), about 0.8 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 1 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 1:19 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 7:41 AM 1.6 ft▼ Low 2:15 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:14 PM 1.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 2:06 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 8:13 AM 1.6 ft▼ Low 2:47 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:02 PM 1.4 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 2:56 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 8:46 AM 1.5 ft▼ Low 3:21 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:52 PM 1.5 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▼ Low 3:52 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 9:20 AM 1.4 ft▼ Low 3:58 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:46 PM 1.6 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 4:56 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 9:59 AM 1.3 ft▼ Low 4:40 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:44 PM 1.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 6:07 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 10:45 AM 1.2 ft▼ Low 5:28 PM 0.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 12:45 AM 1.7 ft▼ Low 7:23 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 11:44 AM 1.2 ft▼ Low 6:23 PM 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 1:49 AM 1.8 ft▼ Low 8:38 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 12:56 PM 1.1 ft▼ Low 7:25 PM 0.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 2:53 AM 1.8 ft▼ Low 9:45 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 2:12 PM 1.1 ft▼ Low 8:31 PM 0.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▲ High 3:55 AM 1.9 ft▼ Low 10:41 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 3:24 PM 1.2 ft▼ Low 9:38 PM 0.3 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Annapolis, MD dashboard.
What's biting near Annapolis, MD
The species most likely to be feeding the Chesapeake Bay: striped bass (rockfish), white perch, and bluefish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Annapolis, MD and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Annapolis, MD fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Annapolis, MD?
The species bite forecast for Annapolis, MD covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass (rockfish), white perch, and bluefish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Annapolis, MD?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Annapolis, MD, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Annapolis, MD?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the Chesapeake Bay as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Annapolis, MD?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Annapolis, MD, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Annapolis, MD
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: