Great video as always. So I have a 23 foot center console that dress about 8in. Do you have any suggestions on where to fish snakehead in the Upper Chesapeake. I have access to the Susquehanna Flats the Northeast River the Elk River. Thanks man hope all is good!
Thanks Nathan! In the upper bay, the Susky Flats, Elk, Gunpowder, and Bush Rivers are all solid, as is Dundee Creek and the creeks around it. Aim for those headwaters and shallow coves with plenty of grass and reeds 👍
@@KambotroutFishing ohhhhhh that's great. . . . I saw a vlogger fishing for toman and his fishing rod got broken bc of how powerful the toman is wish you luck and goodluck
There’s roughly 4-5 launch points available to the public, with more in the surrounding tributaries. I go over how to find them all in this video: th-cam.com/video/FURLAhX_I6c/w-d-xo.html
@Anthony DelFico I’ve caught a lot on a white chatterbait with white swimbait trailer, that produces pretty well. The meat is really good so if I do target snakes ill bring minnow 100% of the time. But you can pretty much catch them on the same lures for bass fishing.
@@KambotroutFishing Hope we can get down that way. I want to get a 32+ inch fat heavy dragon put on the wall. Not a lot of flexibility for us right now, though got to stick kind of close for Dad right now, so we'll have to stick with the local trout for the time being.
Hello! Was wondering if you had any recommendations on fishing spots from shore? Or just amy general information, my fionse and I are somewhat newbies and we both have enjoyed the few videos we've watched!!
Hey Christian. If you want to make the drive to Blackwater, Key Wallace drive, the 335 bridge, and all the bridges in that area are a good bet. Also, if you haven’t seen it, I made a video on the web tools I use to find my fishing spots (link below)
@@KambotroutFishing we really appreciate your help, and your quick response! We just moved back from mass, and they weren't as helpful. Once again, thank you so much for your help, and time!! We could not be happier/excited to try out those areas!!! Have a fantastic weekend, and all the success to you brother!!
Nice! Your excitement gets me excited for this spring! 👍 I hope to get on more snakehead this year. I’ve only 2 last year for the first time. Haven’t targeted them much yet.
Haha thanks Danny and happy to hear I’m spreading my excitement around this species to others! Good luck this year. They should be heating up again this coming week if the temps hold, especially towards the middle and end of the week.
Thanks brother 🙏 We watched the forecast and took leave days at the 2nd or 3rd day of a warm spell and it definitely paid off for us 👍 Good luck on the water 🎣🎣
The short answer is no, but only because it’s cost prohibitive for me. If you have the disposable income for a solid dry suit, you should absolutely wear one in cold weather/cold water temps. I wear my gortex waders instead paired with a coat overtop.
@@BassManStrikes I’ve kept snakehead to eat. They’re the best eating fish in freshwater. I used to catch Bowfin when I was stationed down in GA. That’s very fun fish 👍
@@LinezWet best place for this time of year is no doubt the eastern shore, especially dorechester county. The waters there warm faster than the westside waters.
It really depends on conditions. I like weightless, weedless swimbaits and fluke style baits, but I also frequently use buzzbaits, topwater frogs and mice, chatterbaits, inline spinners, and more.
Love watching you catch a few after a long winter brother! Looking forward to catching my first one, I'm going out on the Marshyhope with my boat (will have my wife with me) one of the days on Easter Weekend- I suppose low tide & use live minnows. I will need a diaper if I actually catch one- will make a video either way.
Lol, thanks brother. They’ve been in the Marshyhope for a long time, so I know there are some real giants in there. I’d look at google earth, find the pad fields, and target them. I think they’ll like the slack current there and skeletonized pad root structure 👍
@@KambotroutFishing I kind of know where to start, been out unsuccessfully a few times last season- it's part of the fun! Thanks for your help brother!
Awsome brother super stoked for my first spring fishing for them beauties , so all yours were on the minnows then none on lure ? An your buddy catching them on top water this early what did we have 4 warm days in a row that really intriguing. Great stuff as always
Those warms days in a row were definitely the key. That, and working topwater lures very slowly in the shallows close to cover 👍 I also lost one on the Mepps and had a short strike on a topwater frog.
@@KambotroutFishing man watching that video got me excited. Man I hope them fish are just as much around here as they are on eastern shore I mean I caught some last summer but it would take me 3-4 trips to bring in the amount you bring in . In a trip 😂 but hoping this year I am just a little wiser I am sure that had a lot to do with it
@@KambotroutFishing Nice! I would have expected them to start later in the day this early in the season. That is where I caught my first snakehead too. Love that spot!
The cold front we’ve had the last couple days definitely won’t help, but yes, this was from March 11 after a 2-3 day warm spell. I think they’ll be on again this coming week, maybe even Sunday, and especially on a minnow bite 👍
Legal requirements on Snakehead vary by state, but in most cases, you’re allowed to release them immediately after catching them back into the waters in which you caught them. That’s the case in MD, DE, and VA (this was in MD). It’s usually only illegal to possess live snakehead or to transport live snakehead (which makes good sense in my opinion). I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them. They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them. With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest. However, the published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested). th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.html Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position. For me though, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I’ve always ran straight braid without issue, eastside and westside 👍 If I were in clear, pressured water, I may use a fluoro leader, but outside of that, I haven’t had the need.
They are declared invasive at the Federal and state level. They also taste great, arguably the best eating fish in freshwater. However, the nuance around the issue is a little more complicated. I get this question often, so please excuse the canned response below: I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them. They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them. With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest. However, the published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested). th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.html Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position. For me though, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@KambotroutFishing Understandable response. Thank you for posting. I'm on the Eastern Shore and I'm hoping to get started fishing more again. This sounds like quite the fish to go after. Thanks again.
@@TheDingpud no problem Scott. I’ve always been a hardcore fisherman, but even for me these fish have taken my passion to a whole new level. I know many Anglers who feel the same. Good luck!
Warms my heart to hear you say it Mike 😜 Someone just caught a 16+ and I know for a fact they released it down there. That means someone will have a shot at a fish approaching 20 pounds soon. Too cool!
Legal requirements on Snakehead vary by state, but in most cases, you’re allowed to release them immediately after catching them back into the waters in which you caught them. That’s the case in MD, DE, and VA (this was in MD). It’s usually only illegal to possess live snakehead or to transport live snakehead (which makes good sense in my opinion). I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them. They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them. With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest. However, the published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested). th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.html Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position. For me though, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video as always. So I have a 23 foot center console that dress about 8in. Do you have any suggestions on where to fish snakehead in the Upper Chesapeake. I have access to the Susquehanna Flats the Northeast River the Elk River. Thanks man hope all is good!
Thanks Nathan!
In the upper bay, the Susky Flats, Elk, Gunpowder, and Bush Rivers are all solid, as is Dundee Creek and the creeks around it. Aim for those headwaters and shallow coves with plenty of grass and reeds 👍
I wish you could try fishing toman (giant snakehead) they really fight different
As soon as I have the money, I’m doing a “Snakehead World Tour”, and Toman are at the TOP of my list!
@@KambotroutFishing ohhhhhh that's great. . . . I saw a vlogger fishing for toman and his fishing rod got broken bc of how powerful the toman is wish you luck and goodluck
Is that bush River?
Nah, this is over in Dorchester County, but I have spent a good amount of time over on the Bush.
Hey where can you go in black water to drop in a kayak????
There’s roughly 4-5 launch points available to the public, with more in the surrounding tributaries. I go over how to find them all in this video:
th-cam.com/video/FURLAhX_I6c/w-d-xo.html
I remember the day we caught our first snakeheads like it was yesterday. life changing moment to say the least
There’s no going back. Everything in freshwater pales by comparison 👏🐉👏🐉
what a great way to start the year off.
Thanks much. Hoping to improve on it very soon 🎣🐉
Dang man I live literary down the road from there dang it it would of been nice meeting you dang man .
Haha I’ll be back down that way in not too long. Maybe a couple more weeks 👍
@@KambotroutFishing k man please let me know yeah I live literally down the road I’m going there tommorow me and my dad
Ah for my first snake head just Sunday I’ll never forget that moment.
Congrats Josh!
@Anthony DelFico I’ve caught a lot on a white chatterbait with white swimbait trailer, that produces pretty well. The meat is really good so if I do target snakes ill bring minnow 100% of the time. But you can pretty much catch them on the same lures for bass fishing.
Here loving every second!!! 💪💪
Thanks Adam! Man I’m psyched about how this year kicked off. And we have another warming trend on the way 😎
@@KambotroutFishing You're welcome buddy! Can't wait!! 🐉🥳
Congrats on a great start to the 2021 snakehead season
Thanks much Mike 👊
They are powerful fish for sure. Starting to come up to spawn, seeing friends posting pics of fish full of roe.
The spring push this year should be wild in a lot of places. Man I can’t wait lol
@@KambotroutFishing Hope we can get down that way. I want to get a 32+ inch fat heavy dragon put on the wall. Not a lot of flexibility for us right now, though got to stick kind of close for Dad right now, so we'll have to stick with the local trout for the time being.
Save me some!! Nice vid bro.
You know I will lol. Thanks bro 👊
Any spot to recommend where i can catch my first snakehead? No kayak, so from shore?
What general area you in?
@@KambotroutFishing I live in Bowie, md.....so fish around sandy point as well as down in st marys and charles county areas often as well.
Send me an email at kambotrout1@gmail.com
@@KambotroutFishing emailed!
Hello! Was wondering if you had any recommendations on fishing spots from shore? Or just amy general information, my fionse and I are somewhat newbies and we both have enjoyed the few videos we've watched!!
Hey Christian. If you want to make the drive to Blackwater, Key Wallace drive, the 335 bridge, and all the bridges in that area are a good bet.
Also, if you haven’t seen it, I made a video on the web tools I use to find my fishing spots (link below)
th-cam.com/video/FURLAhX_I6c/w-d-xo.html
@@KambotroutFishing we really appreciate your help, and your quick response! We just moved back from mass, and they weren't as helpful. Once again, thank you so much for your help, and time!! We could not be happier/excited to try out those areas!!! Have a fantastic weekend, and all the success to you brother!!
Happy to be of help Christian and good luck to you and your fiancé!
Great videos, keep them coming
Will do brother and thanks!
Great stuff brother! Awesome way to start the season 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks much bro 👊
Is this on aireys road, in Cambridge MD?? I go there all the time and try to catch snake head. How often do you go?
You got it bro 👍
In the past, I’ve headed out that way probably once every couple months. This year I haven’t been out there quite as much.
Caught my first snakehead on the TQ as well!
Haha that’s awesome. Great river!
Nice! Your excitement gets me excited for this spring! 👍 I hope to get on more snakehead this year. I’ve only 2 last year for the first time. Haven’t targeted them much yet.
Haha thanks Danny and happy to hear I’m spreading my excitement around this species to others!
Good luck this year. They should be heating up again this coming week if the temps hold, especially towards the middle and end of the week.
Yes!!!!! Can’t wait to tangle with them again!!!
I already miss them. As a matter of fact, I miss them as soon as I leave the water 😂
@@KambotroutFishing man I haven’t caught one since October and I’m dying over here 😬😬
Beautiful day great outing
Nice fish!
Thanks Stu!
Awesome video!
That looked like a good time. Fishing is always best with buddies.
Tight lines 🎣🤙🏾
Thanks brother 🙏
We watched the forecast and took leave days at the 2nd or 3rd day of a warm spell and it definitely paid off for us 👍
Good luck on the water 🎣🎣
Hey bro do u where any cold water gear like a wetsuit or dry suit
The short answer is no, but only because it’s cost prohibitive for me. If you have the disposable income for a solid dry suit, you should absolutely wear one in cold weather/cold water temps.
I wear my gortex waders instead paired with a coat overtop.
@@KambotroutFishing thanks for the info I appreciate the response
Nice looks like a ton of fun 😀👍
Man it really was brother. Such a fun species 🥳🎣🐉
@@KambotroutFishing closest we have in Wisc is Bowfin.
Have you kept any to eat?
@@BassManStrikes I’ve kept snakehead to eat. They’re the best eating fish in freshwater.
I used to catch Bowfin when I was stationed down in GA. That’s very fun fish 👍
did ya buy that minnow bucket at rusty hook because they dont have containers for the minnows lol
I’m going this weekend hope I can caught the first one this year 🙌🏻
Good luck brother! Let me know how it goes 🎣🎣
@@KambotroutFishing I will buddy !!
Where do you recommend for snakehead bro? I live in silver spring md
@@LinezWet best place for this time of year is no doubt the eastern shore, especially dorechester county. The waters there warm faster than the westside waters.
This makes me wish I lived in an area with snakeheads, that looked like so much fun.
They change the whole experience brother, like nothing else I’ve ever fished for.
What lb test are you using generally? Trying to go universal on all my rods. Using pen1500-2000 spinning combos
I use 30-50 pound braid. I’ve used 20 pound in the past but had a couple break offs
What would be the best artificial bait i was thinking mayb white flukes?
It really depends on conditions. I like weightless, weedless swimbaits and fluke style baits, but I also frequently use buzzbaits, topwater frogs and mice, chatterbaits, inline spinners, and more.
Love watching you catch a few after a long winter brother! Looking forward to catching my first one, I'm going out on the Marshyhope with my boat (will have my wife with me) one of the days on Easter Weekend- I suppose low tide & use live minnows. I will need a diaper if I actually catch one- will make a video either way.
Lol, thanks brother. They’ve been in the Marshyhope for a long time, so I know there are some real giants in there.
I’d look at google earth, find the pad fields, and target them. I think they’ll like the slack current there and skeletonized pad root structure 👍
@@KambotroutFishing I kind of know where to start, been out unsuccessfully a few times last season- it's part of the fun! Thanks for your help brother!
Do you fish the marshyhope in Maryland or Delaware? I've fished it in Delaware a few times
@@Orange22Fishing Fished it in Maryland, a few times, however I'm still a clueless beginner, haven't caught anything.
Awsome brother super stoked for my first spring fishing for them beauties , so all yours were on the minnows then none on lure ? An your buddy catching them on top water this early what did we have 4 warm days in a row that really intriguing. Great stuff as always
Those warms days in a row were definitely the key. That, and working topwater lures very slowly in the shallows close to cover 👍
I also lost one on the Mepps and had a short strike on a topwater frog.
@@KambotroutFishing man watching that video got me excited. Man I hope them fish are just as much around here as they are on eastern shore I mean I caught some last summer but it would take me 3-4 trips to bring in the amount you bring in . In a trip 😂 but hoping this year I am just a little wiser I am sure that had a lot to do with it
Beautiful day 👍 beautiful caught 👍💪👊
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Looks like you got an early start on the day. What time did they start biting?
Hey Bryan. I launched right around first light which I think was a little before 7 AM. The first hit would have come around 7:45 or 8 AM.
@@KambotroutFishing Nice! I would have expected them to start later in the day this early in the season. That is where I caught my first snakehead too. Love that spot!
Is it early to be catching them? Did you fish one of those 70 degree days? Exciting video.
The cold front we’ve had the last couple days definitely won’t help, but yes, this was from March 11 after a 2-3 day warm spell.
I think they’ll be on again this coming week, maybe even Sunday, and especially on a minnow bite 👍
Doug and I were just talking about you. Hope y’all get something Sunday.
Thanks Bobby. Man I’m hoping. It would be so wild to catch a Musky on the first go around 😵
I thought you're supposed to kill them
Legal requirements on Snakehead vary by state, but in most cases, you’re allowed to release them immediately after catching them back into the waters in which you caught them. That’s the case in MD, DE, and VA (this was in MD).
It’s usually only illegal to possess live snakehead or to transport live snakehead (which makes good sense in my opinion).
I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them.
They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them.
With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest.
However, the published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested).
th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.html
Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position.
For me though, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish.
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@KambotroutFishing Thanks for the informative reply👍
No problem 👍
You like Braid as the leader?
I’ve always ran straight braid without issue, eastside and westside 👍
If I were in clear, pressured water, I may use a fluoro leader, but outside of that, I haven’t had the need.
Forgive this question....but aren't snakeheads invasive as well as good to eat? Looked like you were releasing them.
They are declared invasive at the Federal and state level. They also taste great, arguably the best eating fish in freshwater. However, the nuance around the issue is a little more complicated. I get this question often, so please excuse the canned response below:
I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them.
They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them.
With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest.
However, the published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested).
th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.html
Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position.
For me though, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish.
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@KambotroutFishing Understandable response. Thank you for posting. I'm on the Eastern Shore and I'm hoping to get started fishing more again. This sounds like quite the fish to go after. Thanks again.
@@TheDingpud no problem Scott. I’ve always been a hardcore fisherman, but even for me these fish have taken my passion to a whole new level. I know many Anglers who feel the same. Good luck!
54yrs fishing the Potomac river and snakehead rule. The powers that be have it wrong on this one. Release the big ones
Warms my heart to hear you say it Mike 😜
Someone just caught a 16+ and I know for a fact they released it down there. That means someone will have a shot at a fish approaching 20 pounds soon. Too cool!
jitna mja isko dekh k aaya utna mja to machli dekh k nhi aayah
I didn’t know you could release them. Great day. I’m heading out this weekend below Quantico.
Thanks Mickey and good luck down in VA! I should be down that way myself soon.
dont release them! people kill the snakeheads
You’re supposed to kill any and all snakeheads you catch.
Legal requirements on Snakehead vary by state, but in most cases, you’re allowed to release them immediately after catching them back into the waters in which you caught them. That’s the case in MD, DE, and VA (this was in MD).
It’s usually only illegal to possess live snakehead or to transport live snakehead (which makes good sense in my opinion).
I often harvest them, but it usually depends on whether or not I have room in the freezer or know someone who wants them.
They’re the best tasting fish in freshwater and have an excellent meat to body ratio. They’re also easy to filet, so if I need meat or know someone who does, I’ll often keep them.
With that said, I’ll release them if I don’t have a need to harvest. Many people take an issue with this because they’re labeled as an invasive species, and most fisheries managers do highly encourage their harvest.
However, the published science thus far has not shown invasive impact. I’ve actually done an interview series with John Odenkirk, a VDGIF fisheries biologist, in which we review the most recent science and legal requirements on the species (link below if you’re interested).
th-cam.com/video/lceYaOj8P9M/w-d-xo.html
Still, invasive impact sometimes takes several decades to manifest, so if someone does harvest intensely, I understand their position.
For me though, they’re an admirable species, excellent parents, and incredible sportfish.
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!