Choptank River
Choptank River runs through Maryland. The main target species are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.
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 Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Flathead Catfish.
For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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 Choptank River is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and the largest river on the Delmarva Peninsula. Running for 71 miles (114 km), it rises in Kent County, Delaware, runs through Caroline County, Maryland, and forms much of the border between Talbot County, Maryland, on the north, and Caroline County and Dorchester County on the east and south. It is located north of the Nanticoke River, and its mouth is located south of Eastern Bay. Cambridge, the county seat of Dorchester County, and Denton, the county seat of Caroline County, are located on its south shore.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Choptank River?
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Choptank 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 Choptank River?
Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Choptank River right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 18%.