
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for May 29 – June 4, 2026
This week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report marks the 100th episode of the show, and host Luke Barton celebrates the milestone with two returning contributors
The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, hosted by Luke Barton, provides a weekly fishing report to anglers in our area. Local charter guides share what’s biting on their trips, along with expert advice on how to be successful on your next trip. This show also promotes sustainable fishing practices in hopes to preserve this world-class fishery for generations.

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for May 29 – June 4, 2026
This week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report marks the 100th episode of the show, and host Luke Barton celebrates the milestone with two returning contributors











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for May 15 – 21, 2026
This week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is a spring transition episode with a little bit of everything, from a long-distance Florida Keys boat-trailering adventure











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for May 1 – 7, 2026
On this week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Luke Barton checks in with Capt. Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing and Capt. C.L. Marshall











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for April 24 – 30, 2026
On this week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Luke Barton talks with Ava Bourne about the Tight Lines for Tiny Fighters Fishing Tournament, then











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for April 10 – 16, 2026
This week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report shifts from a standard bite rundown to a timely preseason conversation about safety, preparation, and decision-making on the











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for April 3 – 9, 2026
This week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report focuses on a spring transition that still feels a little uneven, but the pieces are starting to line











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for March 20 – 26, 2026
This week’s episode of the Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report blends community, conservation, and a strong early-spring inshore outlook. Host Luke Barton first talks with











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for March 6 – 12, 2026
In this week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Luke Barton steps away from a standard bite-by-bite rundown for a special conversation with Connor Capps











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for February 20 – 26, 2026
On this week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Luke Barton checks in with two Virginia Beach captains covering two very different late-winter opportunities: a











Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for February 13 – 19, 2026
This week’s Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is hosted by Luke Barton and features Capt. Bill Pappas of Playing Hookey Charters. The conversation blends a
Hunting and fishing tips, fishing reports, product reviews and more for the Southern sportsman.