Expect average flows for most Maryland rivers and streams. Maryland upper Bay waters down to the Bay Bridge are running saltier than normal while waters below the bridge are normal. Conditions can vary daily so be sure to check the depth-to-oxygen level online prior to your next fishing trip. On the Potomac from Colonial Beach to Piney Point, avoid fishing deeper than 5 feet to 35 feet. Currently, the western shore of the Bay from Magothy down to the mouth of the Potomac River are showing very poor oxygen levels below 10 feet. Bay surface temperatures cool by 2 to 3 degrees at night.ĭue to low bottom oxygen levels, avoid fishing below the following depths in these locations: Swan Point, 25 feet Bay Bridge to Bloody Point, 15 feet to 25 feet Choptank River to Point No Point, 5 feet to 35 feet. Due to Conowingo Dam releases, cool water is also present on the Susquehanna River through the Susquehanna Flats area in the late evening and early morning. The coolest oxygenated bottom waters can be found from the Kent Island area north to Tolchester. As a result, Bay gamefish will likely be higher in the water column to find adequate oxygen and their preferred water temperatures. Monitoring data is showing main Bay bottom waters are still slightly cooler than surface waters, and continue to show poor oxygen conditions. Bay surface water, river, and stream temperatures are still very warm and holding in the low 80s. This week will be sunny, with very warm weather through Saturday and then a slight cooling through Tuesday, but water temperatures will continue to rise through the next week.
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