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stacking up on the Potomac. Now the countdown is on to the next big run: Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass, followed by Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for White Perch, starting October 15 out of Pasadena, MD.
This report covers the week of September 28 to October 2, 2026, day by day. You’ll see what’s biting in Solomons and Fort Washington right now, which open dates are left, and how to grab a seat on our fall Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters before the prime dates are gone.
Here’s the quick version:
• 59–98 Blue Catfish every charter, morning and afternoon, since Miss Susie III returned to Fort Washington on Sept 24
• Big Bluefish are back after the storm, with 70% in the 6–12 lb range on Sept 29
• 77 Bluefish (our boat limit) on Oct 1, with about 25% at 8–12 lbs
• Big Red Drum spotted blowing up bunker, and water temps still holding at 73°F
• Blue Catfish dates open Oct 7 & 8 at 6:30am or 12:30pm
• Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters kick off Oct 15 out of Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD
How Was Fishing This Past Week?
In one word: explosive. The Nor’easter cost us six days on the Chesapeake. When we got back out, though, the fish were hungry and the bait was thick. Miss Susie III never missed a beat on the protected waters of the Upper Tidal Potomac, either.
Here’s the day-by-day breakdown.

The week of September 18–25, 2026 brought fast action on two fronts. Large-model Bluefish and Big Red Drum kept the rods bent out of Solomons Island, MD, while our Blue Catfishing trips returned to the Upper Maryland Tidal Potomac with a bang. It was a week that showed just how much the fall bite has to offer.
This report walks you through each day on the water, breaks down how every species is running right now, and shows you what’s ahead as the fleet spreads out for fall. Let’s get into it.
Here’s the quick version:
68 Bluefish on September 18, with 30-plus in the 8–12 lb class, then Big Reds late
Large-model Bluefish and Big Reds on September 20
80 Bluefish total on September 21
79 Blue Catfish on our first trip back to the Potomac September 24
Rockfish Charters kicking off October 15 out of Pasadena, MD
How Was Fishing This Past Week?
In one word: loaded. Our captains put anglers on fish nearly every trip during Solomons Island charter fishing trips out of Harbor Island Marina, and the Blue Catfish crew opened their season on the Potomac in style. Here’s the day-by-day breakdown.

The week of September 5–11, 2026 gave us fast action and heavy coolers out of Solomons Island, MD. Big Bluefish chewed nearly every afternoon, Spanish Mackerel showed up in serious numbers, and Red Drum kept us hunting. We even landed a 92-Mackerel day that had the whole boat grinning.
This report walks you through each day on the water, breaks down how every species is running right now, and shows you how to grab a seat on this Sunday’s walk-on trip. Let’s get into it.
Here’s the quick version:
• 92 Spanish Mackerel on a single 12-hour trip September 9
• 50 Big Bluefish landed in one afternoon September 6
• 2 Big Reds early in the week, with more on the hunt list
• Spanish Mackerel schooling up strong out of Solomons
• Walk-on seats open Sunday, Sept 13, noon–8pm aboard Miss Susie IV
How Was Fishing This Past Week?
In one word: fantastic. Our captains put anglers on multiple species almost every trip during charter fishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay out of Harbor Island Marina. A couple of mornings started slow, but the crew adjusted fast and turned quiet water into full boxes of fish.

The week of August 22–27, 2026 gave us some of the most exciting Chesapeake Bay charter fishing of the whole season. We ran hard out of Solomons Island, MD, and the fish rewarded us every single day. Spanish Mackerel poured in like it was 2023, Bull Red Drum lit up the electronics, and the Bluefish kept every rod bent.
By the end of this report, you’ll know exactly what’s biting, how each species is running right now, and how to grab one of the last open seats on our Sunday, August 30 walk-on trip. Let’s get into it.
Here’s the quick version:
• 100 Spanish Mackerel on our August 24 walk-on trip
• 9 Bull Reds on spinning gear after trolling over a giant school August 26
• 54 Bluefish on the afternoon of August 22
• 5 short Cobia targeted and landed on August 25
• All four trophy species active on Solomons Island charter fishing trips
How Was Fishing This Past Week?
In one word: unforgettable. Our captains put anglers on multiple species nearly every trip out of Harbor Island Marina in Solomons Island, MD. We battled some sea grass and shifting winds, but the crew adjusted fast and kept the coolers filling.
Here’s the day-by-day breakdown.

The late-summer bite out of Solomons Island, MD has been everything we hoped for and then some. From August 8 through August 13, our boats saw drag-screaming Red Drum, giant Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel in serious numbers. Toss in a morning that produced over 200 Norfolk Spot, and you have one of the best weeks of the season so far.
This report walks you through the highlights day by day, shows you which trophy species are biting right now, and tells you how to lock in your spot before the calendar fills. Let’s get into it.