Northern Searobin Fishing in Delaware

When northern searobin are caught across Delaware, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).

Peak season
Jul-Aug
Peaking right now
Kept vs released
56% kept
44% released
Caught in 2024
25K
#20 most-caught in Delaware
Northern Searobin are at their peak in Delaware right now.

Northern Searobin catch through the year

Recreational catch in Delaware by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.

0
Jan-Feb
0
Mar-Apr
3,689
May-Jun
19K
Jul-Aug
1,526
Sep-Oct
2
Nov-Dec

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Catching northern searobin in Delaware

Northern Searobin catches in Delaware run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 56% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.

To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Delaware fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to catch northern searobin in Delaware?+

Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.

Do anglers keep or release northern searobin in Delaware?+

Across Delaware, about 56% of the northern searobin caught are kept and 44% are released. That works out to roughly 14K kept and 11K released in 2024.

How many northern searobin are caught in Delaware?+

NOAA's survey estimated about 25K northern searobin caught by recreational anglers in Delaware in 2024, making it the #20 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.

Where does this northern searobin data come from?+

NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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