Posted: Nov 02, 2026
The rockfish and perch have turned on in a big way in this beautiful fall season.
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: Oct 19, 2026
August stayed late, November came early
The topsy turvy weather has moved us from 80-degree sunny days to cool, windy conditions in a 24-hour span.
Posted: Oct 13, 2026
We have suffered through three rainy weekends in a row, but the fishing has been excellent through it all.
Posted: Oct 05, 2026
The Great Fall Fishing Weekend
“Monday is a Holiday and I am also dubbing the weekend: "The Great Fall Fishing Weekend."
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
Oh to be in St. Mary's now that September is Here!
Mackerel are flooding the bay and the trollers are getting their limits of fifteen fish per person most days that the weather allows.
Posted: Aug 25, 2026
Mackerel are flooding the bay and the trollers are getting their limits of fifteen fish per person most days that the weather allows.
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