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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

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.

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for August 7 – 14, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Host John Baya welcomes a new contributor to the show, Captain Tom Zelibor of Hookz Sportfishing. Based out of Virginia Beach, Captain Tom runs a 2024

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for July 31 – August 6, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

This week on the Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Steve catches up with two powerhouse captains delivering an unforgettable mix of tournament-winning strategy and

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for July 24 – 31, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

In this week’s episode, host Luke Barton is joined by Captain Mike Robey of Hooked on Hope VB and Captain Christian Mauldwin of Bloodline Fishing

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for July 17 – 23, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Contingency Planning for Safe Boating in the Bay This week on the Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Luke Barton talks with Captain Bart White

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for July 10 – 16, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Podcast Sponsors KillerDock | AFTCO | Great Days Outdoors | Hilton’s Realtime-Navigator | Convert Solar | Sam Rust Seafood | Salts Gone | Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle |

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for June 30 – July 6, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Podcast Sponsors KillerDock | AFTCO | Great Days Outdoors | Hilton’s Realtime-Navigator | Convert Solar | Sam Rust Seafood | Salts Gone | Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle |

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for June 23 – 29, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Podcast Sponsors KillerDock | AFTCO | Great Days Outdoors | Hilton’s Realtime-Navigator | Convert Solar | Sam Rust Seafood | Salts Gone | Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle |

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for June 16 – 22, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Podcast Sponsors KillerDock | AFTCO | Great Days Outdoors | Hilton’s Realtime-Navigator | Convert Solar | Sam Rust Seafood | Salts Gone | Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle |

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for June 9 – 15, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Podcast Sponsors KillerDock | AFTCO | Great Days Outdoors | Hilton’s Realtime-Navigator | Convert Solar | Sam Rust Seafood | Salts Gone | Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle |

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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for June 2 – 8, 2025

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Podcast Sponsors KillerDock | AFTCO | Great Days Outdoors | Hilton’s Realtime-Navigator | Convert Solar | Sam Rust Seafood | Salts Gone | Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle |

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