NOAA catch survey · 2024
What’s Biting
The fish anglers catch most, by season and by state, straight from NOAA’s recreational catch survey. See what’s running now, when each species peaks, and what people keep.
Know what's running before you launch
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Connecticut
Scup, Black Sea Bass, Tautog
Delaware
Atlantic Croaker, Spot, Black Sea Bass
Florida
Pinfish, Spotted Seatrout, Gray Snapper
Georgia
Spotted Seatrout, Southern Kingfish, Red Drum
Maine
Atlantic Mackerel, Striped Bass, Atlantic Menhaden
Maryland
Spot, White Perch, Atlantic Croaker
Massachusetts
Striped Bass, Atlantic Mackerel, Black Sea Bass
New Hampshire
Atlantic Mackerel, Haddock, Striped Bass
New Jersey
Summer Flounder, Black Sea Bass, Tautog
New York
Scup, Summer Flounder, Tautog
North Carolina
Pinfish, Bluefish, Atlantic Croaker
Rhode Island
Scup, Black Sea Bass, Tautog
South Carolina
Atlantic Croaker, Pinfish, Red Drum
Virginia
Spot, Atlantic Croaker, Spotted Seatrout
Gulf Coast
Hawaii & Pacific Islands
Catch data is from NOAA’s Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), which covers the Atlantic and Gulf coasts plus Hawaii. California, Oregon and Washington show NOAA’s annual harvest totals, without seasons. Texas and Louisiana run their own surveys and are not included yet. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
