Northern Searobin Fishing in Maryland
When northern searobin are caught across Maryland, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Northern Searobin catch through the year
Recreational catch in Maryland by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching northern searobin in Maryland
Northern Searobin catches in Maryland run hardest around Mar-Apr, with the strongest two-month windows in Mar-Apr and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 0% 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 Maryland 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 Maryland?+
Catches peak around Mar-Apr (March and April). The strongest two-month windows are Mar-Apr and Jul-Aug. 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 Maryland?+
Across Maryland, about 0% of the northern searobin caught are kept and 100% are released. That works out to roughly 167 kept and 48K released in 2024.
How many northern searobin are caught in Maryland?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 48K northern searobin caught by recreational anglers in Maryland in 2024, making it the #24 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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