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Patuxent River
Jug Bay through Solomons.
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A quiet Bay tributary that punches above its weight — tidal bass, white perch, snakehead in the upper reaches, striper and seatrout at the mouth.
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All public access points
- Jug Bay — Patuxent River — Anne Arundel, MD
- Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum — Calvert, MD
- Kings Landing Park — Calvert, MD
- Myrtle Point Park — St. Mary's, MD
- Greenwell State Park — St. Mary's, MD
- Snow Hill Farm Park — St. Mary's, MD
What anglers are reporting
From the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report, published May 27, 2026 · 15 days old — a newer report may be available.
Lower Bay
Deeper waters along channel edges are being targeted by anglers jigging with soft plastic jigs or by trolling with umbrella rigs down along the 30-foot edges. It is a good idea to place a few Drone spoons behind inline weights for the bluefish that are in the region. The steep channel edge of the Potomac from St. Georges Island to Piney Point, the lower Patuxent and the eastern side of the bay from Buoy 76 to Buoy 72 are worth exploring. Red and black drum are being found on the eastern side of the Bay from the Middle Grounds up past the Target Ship and Tangier Sound. Finding them on depth finders and dropping soft crab baits to them is the most popular way to fish.
Species mentioned: black drum, bluefish
Excerpts are anecdotal and reflect a single week's observations from DNR biologists and reporting anglers — not predictions. Use as one signal among many; verify against current conditions before planning a trip.