Kayak Spring Fishing-Looking for locations in Anne Arundel County area

[guy22391]

Hi All,
I am new to kayak fishing and later crabbing. I have been out a few times in the past week on the Severn River getting my bearings, learning to fish with the current in the Severn etc. I've had a few bites but haven't caught anything. I chalk that up to concentrating on learning more than fishing. Of course it's fishing, so one tide change or school of fish can change the day. Looking for ideas from others who have fished in the past week. I'd like to explore other areas. Mainly targeting white perch but if i get a rockfish that's all good too. I don't think i'm ready to venture into the Chesapeake yet but have thought about it in a controlled manner. Any help on spots that I can launch from and try out hopefully with some luck would be greatly appreciated.

[J. Rentch]

Hi Yakfisher,
Welcome to our sport/passion. The Severn has been slow this spring, But with this weeks warmup, the fish should start getting active-hopefully. One suggestion is to become familiar with Weems Creek. When the winds are howling on the Bay/Severn, you can usually find a cove or two that is sheltered. It should be active with White Perch throughout. Occasionally a Yellow will show up. I fish a red 12ft Native Ultimate, so look for me, I usually fish during the week.

[guy22391]

Hi Yakfisher,
Welcome to our sport/passion. The Severn has been slow this spring, But with this weeks warmup, the fish should start getting active-hopefully. One suggestion is to become familiar with Weems Creek. When the winds are howling on the Bay/Severn, you can usually find a cove or two that is sheltered. It should be active with White Perch throughout. Occasionally a Yellow will show up. I fish a red 12ft Native Ultimate, so look for me, I usually fish during the week.

Thanks John, Thats a good idea. I was out on the Severn last Friday for first time kayaking, very calm. Went out yesterday in windier conditions to practice, fish and laid crab traps practicing for later. Have you fished Weems recently? I can definitely see where it would be a good shelter area with possible great areas for white perch. A lot easier to anchor too!

[J. Rentch]

No, I had a knee replacement in early March, so been delayed. Hopefully next week, depending on the weather.

[brianisoutside]

A couple weeks and you won’t be able to keep the white perch off a 1/8 oz curl tail.
Try this link for the county launches.
http://www.aacounty.org/services-and...op-boat-launch


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[guy22391]

A couple weeks and you won’t be able to keep the white perch off a 1/8 oz curl tail.
Try this link for the county launches.
http://www.aacounty.org/services-and...op-boat-launch


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Thanks Brian,
I've looked at that and thought about trying a new spot like the magothy or elsewhere. Def have to up my fishing game too. I've been fishing using bait too long

[Yakmac]

As John R said, the Severn is a great fishery. If you are looking for white perch then the Weems is the place to go as well as the shoreline on the Severn. Now that the weather has gotten better you won’t go out one day without running into other kayak fishers. Most of us are friendly if you ask what’s biting and where. Welcome to the addiction and tight lines.


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[CHOC]

I agree that it’s best to get your sea legs on the rivers. However, the Bay can be a very pleasant experience. I catch (and release) hundreds of stripers a year and 90% are on the open Bay. Just be sure to check the weather before your trip. For your first venture into the Bay, make sure the wind is forecasted to stay below 7 mph and it’s not coming from the south.

I live really close to the water so I can go fishing often. I won’t go if I see even small white caps. It’s not so bad for paddling/pedaling but it’s a pain to getting any fishing done. A good rule of thumb once you’ve fished the bay a few times is to stay off the water if the winds are >10mph.

Lastly, always wear your life jacket. I went without one for 2 years and thank my lucky stars I never paid for my stupidity.

[Mark]

Guy,

The advantage of the Severn, aside from the fact that it is a white perch haven, is that you can usually find shelter from the wind on one shore or the other or in its feeder creeks. However, a strong NW wind can be problematic in the river given its orientation. If you see waves breaking on the shoreline of Jonas Green, you might want to find another location or wait to fish another day. The wind metric of 10 mph Hawg gave you is good advice.

From Jonas, when conditions allow you can venture south on the river and actually dip the bow of your kayak into the Bay itself at Greenbury Point. You'll see that on calm days the Bay's waters are no different than the river's. The riprap along Greenbury Point is a perch and sometimes a striper magnet.

When traveling one direction or the other on the Severn, I always stay close to shore, especially when the USNA's YP boats are active near Greenbury.

The link that briansoutside shared with you is also excellent. A.A. County has more than 500 miles of shoreline. The county has done an excellent job making much of it available to canoeists and kayakers. We have access points to each of the major rivers in the county, some points more convenient than others for sure. But from the South River (Church Creek at Homeport Farm) to the Patapsco (Fort Smallwood) along with the Magothy (Spriggs Farm) and Severn as stated above, finding white perch in season is no problem. The stripers that often swim with the perch are just an added bonus.

You're in for an enjoyable learning and fishing experience.

[guy22391]

Thanks for all of your replies. Friday I went south of Jug Bay. I caught 8 fish in 3.5 hours. Almost all catfish. 2 nice keepers at 18 and 14 inches