# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - Friday, November 28, 2025

Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with today's fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay area, and let me tell you, we've got some interesting conditions brewing out there.

**Tides and Weather**

We're looking at a low tide coefficient today—around 34 to 41 depending on which part of the bay you're hitting. Norfolk's showing us low tide activity with modest tidal swings, so don't expect those dramatic movements that sometimes fire up the fish. Speaking of fired up, we've got a Small Craft Advisory in effect through tonight. Winds are running 15 to 25 knots from the west with gusts up to 25, so make sure your boat's secure and you're wearing your life jacket. Waves are staying in that 1 to 4 foot range, manageable but definitely respect the water out there.

**Sunrise and Activity**

Sun came up this morning around 6:55 AM, so you've had a couple hours to get on the water already. High tide hit around 1:41 AM in Norfolk, with the next one coming around 1:57 PM. Low tide was around 7:39 AM, so if you were out early, you caught that bite window perfectly.

**What's Biting**

Rockfish—that's striped bass to you newcomers—have been the primary target in these waters. You'll want to focus on topwater lures and plugs when the light's right, especially early morning like we've had. When you're not getting aggressive strikes, switch to metal spoons and rubber baits. The bunker population's been good, so live bait's always a solid play if you can source it.

**Hot Spots**

Your best bets today are the Deep Creek Entrance in the Elizabeth River and anywhere near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel area. These spots consistently hold striped bass, especially with the current movement we're getting.

**Final Thoughts**

Get out there while you can, but respect those conditions. The bay's calling, and the fish are ready.

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