Location · MD

Jug Bay — Patuxent River

Anne Arundel County, MD · multiple

Jug Bay, a freshwater tidal section of the upper Patuxent River, is a productive fishery for white perch, tidal largemouth, and chain pickerel. Northern snakehead are now abundant. Access via Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Patuxent River Park.

Patuxent River Park (Prince George's County) has a boat ramp and canoe/kayak rentals. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Anne Arundel County) charges a small fee and requires registration for some access. Snakehead must not be released alive.

Right now

Water temp
59°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Tide phase
outgoing
Sunrise / sunset
6:20 AM / 7:49 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows
12:50 AM - 1:50 AM · 4:40 AM - 6:40 AM · 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM · 5:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Forecast
Sunny

Best species to target today

  1. Chain Pickerel Esox niger · harvest closed
    86/100
  2. White Perch Morone americana
    84/100
  3. Yellow Perch Perca flavescens
    80/100
  4. Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides · harvest closed
    74/100
  5. Northern Snakehead Channa argus
    74/100
  6. Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus
    74/100