The average fish is 30 to 35 inches with some smaller and larger. Spent fish are mixed in with those on their way to the spawning areas. Pictured on the right is John H. Benson with his first trophy striper. Water temperature is 60 degrees below the Flats. Catch and release on the flats wrapped up today.
Herring are still prevalent in many locations.
Hickory and American shad are biting at Conowingo, Deer Creek, North East Creek, and the Gunpowder. Shad darts or small spoons will work. The east fish lift at Conowingo passed 16,513 white shad last week in 45.3 hours of viewing time. The same lift passed 68,429 gizzard shad. Catfish are biting on cut herring and bloodworms in the Elk River, North East River, and at Conowingo.