Perch/spot/croaker sightings in the bay

[ChpkeBeachBum]

Hi all,

Anyone seeing spot, perch or croacker yet in the middle bay? (Pax to Severn) Wondering if it's time to stich from trying to catch big fish to trying to catch many fish (or to try livelining again)

Thanks,

[kevinfry]

Surf/shore fishermen I know were slaying BIG croaker at drum point this weekend. I have seen schools on fish finder but have not targeted them myself.....drum point is private access in so. Calvert county

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[jhoss]

Surf/shore fishermen I know were slaying BIG croaker at drum point this weekend. I have seen schools on fish finder but have not targeted them myself.....drum point is private access in so. Calvert county

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Where's drum point ?

[J. Rentch]

Perch are in the Severn, not in large numbers. Got three this morning on spinners

[J.A. Veil]

Somebody posted this on Tidalfish on Monday:

"Happy Monday Folks!

My husband and I experienced an enjoyable evening fishing at Solomons Pier Thursday evening (May 14) and we caught these beauties (her photo shows a mess of croaker and perch in a cooler). We're so thankful for the ability to fish Maryland waters and am grateful for the variety as well.
I hope you all can get out there and catch some.

We also went to Benedict in Prince Frederick and fished from the shore Tue, May 12th and caught tiny white perch and 1 keep croaker.

Have a great day everyone!"

[kevinfry]

Where's drum point ?

Southern Calvert County

[alabamaangler]

caught my first white perch of the season in the Severn this week, but they do not appear to be there in large numbers yet. I also fished the South River yesterday for perch and did not have any luck

[Capt C-Hawk]

12 - 14" croakers at Bushwood, along with plenty of kitties

[ChpkeBeachBum]

Thanks all,

Sounds like Friday's run out of Rose Haven will include hitting the oyster beds. Time to start with that "bait-in-the-fridge" time of year that the rest of my family really loves.

[AbuMasgouf]

12 - 14" croakers at Bushwood, along with plenty of kitties

Hey Bob,

Where is a good launch in bushwood? I always here of the area but don't know which launch people usually go out of.

Thanks

[skinnywater]

Drum Point is where the Patuxant River enters the bay. The ramp at the bridge at Solomons would be a bit far for a yak to go to the point. Primarily because it is big water and if wind and tide are wrong you could have problems returning. However if you go under the bridge a short distance there is good fishing just up the river. There's a point the juts out . You can't miss it.

[mepps3]

Hey Bob,

Where is a good launch in bushwood? I always here of the area but don't know which launch people usually go out of.

Thanks

Bushwood Wharf has a boat lunch right next to the pier. I think it is free. Check out this video for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1h_60mNm5w

[AbuMasgouf]

Bushwood Wharf has a boat lunch right next to the pier. I think it is free. Check out this video for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1h_60mNm5w

Aha! I remember that video! Thanks for reminding me bro

[Big Mike]

The launch is free - from the St Mary's county web site for boat and kayak launches:

Route 242 to end of Route 239 - Landing with boat ramp and pier. It's a lovely drive to a beautiful spot. Quade's Store is nearby, so pick up a crabcake sandwich and an iced tea for an instant picnic. Ample parking is available at this site. Public landings are open from sunrise to sunset. 36803 Bushwood Wharf Road, Bushwood, MD 20618

[kevinfry]

Yeah...hearing NICE croaker there at Bushwood right now