Jigs
Spro Bucktail Jigs
Durable hair jigs for stripers, fluke, and anything that eats baitfish.
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Saltwater & Coast
Spin, Cast & Bait
Swan Point Fishing Guide
Maryland
An upper Chesapeake Bay point near Rock Hall that the state names as a place to live-line spot for striped bass along the channel edges.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Swan Point for striped bass. In October, striped bass is in season, and Walking Topwater, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Bucktail Jig are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 25 miles (1 fly, 11 bait and tackle); the closest is Rockaholic Fishing in Rock Hall, about 3 mi away. Susquehanna Flats is about 30 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Swan Point Species
Images: Duane Raver, USFWS. Public domain.
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
3 picks for October.
Walking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Surface blitzes.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic
Shop This LureBucktail Jig 1/4 to 2 oz
LureJig
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Striped Bass
Fly 9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate or sinking line, 20 lb leader. Clousers and Deceivers.
Spin / Cast 7 to 8 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 30 lb braid with a 20 to 30 lb leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Swan Point
Reels
Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
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Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod
A medium inshore rod for jigs, popping corks, and live bait.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Heddon Zara Spook
The walk-the-dog topwater that works in fresh and salt.
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Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ
A tough, stretchy paddle tail that survives toothy fish.
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Within 25 Miles
Shops Near Swan Point
Bait & Tackle
Edgemere Bait and Tackle
Sparrows Point, Maryland· 10 mi
7002 North Point Rd 410-404-3623
Bait & Tackle
Shore Tackle and Custom Rods
Stevensville, Maryland· 12 mi
460 Main St Ste 108 410-827-7765
Within 25 Miles
Guides and Charters Near Swan Point
Charter
Intimidator Fishing
Rock Hall, Maryland· 3 mi
5639 Walnut St 410-639-7420
Per their website: Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Charter
Jls Light Tackle Charters
Rock Hall, Maryland· 3 mi
20895 Bayside Ave 717-446-4218
Per their website: Inshore, Full-Day Trips
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Simonizer Fishing Charters LLC
Pasadena, Maryland· 8 mi
Contact us for current location, 8070 Ventnor Rd 443-221-8357
Charter
Stella Charters
Pasadena, Maryland· 8 mi
7988 W Riverside Dr 301-257-0838
Per their website: Offshore
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Maryland · About 30 mi
Susquehanna Flats
Grass flats at the head of the Chesapeake with striped bass and largemouth. Check current Maryland spawning-season closures.
Striped Bass · Largemouth Bass
Rivers & Streams · Maryland
Gunpowder Falls
A cold tailwater below Prettyboy Dam with wild brown trout near Baltimore.
Brown Trout
Saltwater & Coast · Maryland · About 38 mi
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass from the bridges to the flats, plus speckled trout and red drum to the south.
Striped Bass · Red Drum · Speckled Trout
Saltwater & Coast · Delaware · About 60 mi
Delaware Bay
A broad estuary known for spring striped bass and summer flounder.
Striped Bass · Flounder · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Delaware · About 76 mi
Indian River Inlet
A busy inlet with jetty fishing for stripers, flounder, and blues.
Striped Bass · Flounder · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Maryland · About 77 mi
Point Lookout
The tip of Maryland where the Potomac meets the Chesapeake, with a long state park pier and a lower Bay mix of stripers, red drum, speckled trout, and bluefish.
Striped Bass · Redfish · Speckled Trout