Fishing Report May 3rd

Spring has sprung and so has summer. Temps the past few days were in the 90s with one more such day before it cools off. The past few weeks the rain has swollen the rivers a bit. However, the fishing is very good. Catfish are now hitting all over on cut shad and livers. Shad are hitting very well in Fredericksburg although the bite probably peaked this past week. Bright colored jigs and spoons are working well. White perch are hitting a variety of baits in Fredericksburg as well. Most fish are small but fun to catch. Bass are hitting at the creek mouths in the Rapp and in the grass on the Potomac. Shaky heads and grass frogs are taking fish.
Crappie have slowed way down. Some catch and release striper are in town too. Bucktail jigs and large streamers are the way to go.
In ponds the fishing is very good for bass now. Bream are on the beds too. Use plastics for the bass or slow rolled spinnerbaits. Topwater will come on in the evenings as well. Some crappie can still be caught. Next week the fishing should be very good with stable temps in the 70s.
Saltwater
Croaker are slowly making their way up the bay. On the oceanfront at VA Beach they are hitting well. Some striper are being caught in the bay.
Turkey hunting has been a bit slow for most folks with gobbling being scarce for many. Keep at it. The hens should be on the nest now!