Chester River
Chester River is a stretch of moving water in Maryland. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (14 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Brook Trout.
Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Chester River is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is about 43 miles (69 km) long, and its watershed encompasses 368 sq mi (950 km2), which includes 295 sq mi (760 km2) of land. Thus the total watershed area is 20% water. It forms the border between Kent County and Queen Anne's County, Maryland, with its headwaters extending into New Castle County and Kent County, Delaware. Chestertown, the seat of Maryland's Kent County, is located on its north shore. It is located south of the Sassafras River and north of Eastern Bay, and is connected with Eastern Bay through Kent Narrows.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Chester River?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Chester River?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Chester River?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Chester River right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 24%.