As of October 27, 2024, the Chesapeake Bay is buzzing with activity for anglers. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Conditions
- **Tide:** Expect a high tide around 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM, with moderate tidal currents.
- **Weather:** Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 68°F and a low of 50°F, making it a comfortable day for fishing.
- **Sunrise and Sunset:** Sunrise is at 7:23 AM, and sunset will be at 5:53 PM, giving you ample daylight to fish.

### Fish Activity
The waters are teeming with a variety of species. Speckled trout, puppy drum, flounder, and striped bass are all active and biting. Large red drum are still schooling in the lower bays, particularly in the warm waters around the 70-degree mark. Sheephead are holding onto structures within the rivers and at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT).

### Catch Reports
Yesterday saw a strong catch of speckled trout in the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) area, as well as in the Elizabeth, York, Piankatank, and Rappahannock rivers. Anglers also reported good numbers of flounder around the HRBT and CBBT. Striped bass, with the new season regulations in place (slot limit of 19-24 inches and one fish per person per day), were consistently caught at nighttime around lighted docks and along the HRBT and CBBT.

### Best Lures and Bait
For speckled trout, popping corks, swim baits, topwater baits, and live bait have been highly effective. Red drum are liking flashy lures such as Tony Aceta spoons or Z-Man spinners, and popping corks are also working well. For striped bass, nighttime fishing around lighted docks with live bait or lures that imitate bait fish is recommended.

### Hot Spots
- **Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT):** This area is a hotspot for speckled trout, flounder, and striped bass.
- **Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT):** Known for its structure, this area is great for catching sheephead, flounder, and striped bass.
- **Lower Potomac and Tributaries:** These areas are productive for rockfish, redfish, speckled trout, and flounder, especially in the shallows.

With these conditions and tips, you’re set for a rewarding day of fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Remember to check the latest regulations and enjoy your time on the water