Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent, and Potomac Rivers

Fishing Report

Created by local store owner, Ken Lamb from The Tackle Box.

The Tackle Box was started in 1960 by Howard and Lena Lamb who arrived in St. Mary's County in 1958 when serving in the Navy. Ken Lamb, who began as a teenager working in the store, is now the owner. Ken is still active in publicity, paperwork, bait handling, and sales and has no plans of retiring.

If you're looking for your next fishing spot, take a look at the fishing reports below to see what's biting! St. Mary's County: The Destination for Fishing.

The views expressed in this Fishing Report are those of Ken Lamb and do not necessarily represent the views of Visit St. Mary's MD, its employees or board of directors. This report is for informational purposes only and details on MD fishing regulations can be found in the Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing.

Posted: Sep 08, 2021

All Systems Go

September is a transition month. And so far, it is the best of all possible worlds.

Posted: Aug 25, 2021

Great Week of Fishing

I am running out of superlatives. Slot redfish, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, Bull reds, cobia, spot, perch, rockfish all hot now.

Posted: Aug 11, 2021

Fabulous Fishing

Spanish mackerel and bluefish are now fully encamped in the lower bay and the mouth of the and Potomac.

Posted: Jul 21, 2021

Cobia Heaven

Cobia have taken center stage in southern Maryland waters.

Posted: Jul 14, 2021

Good Pace

Cobia fishing is rocking along at a good pace.

Posted: Jul 08, 2021

Steady Cobia Fishing

Cobia fishing has been steady all week. From the Target Ship to Smith Point the chummers using fish bait and live eels have consistently caught big fish.