Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Maryland
When spotted seatrout are caught across Maryland, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Spotted Seatrout catch through the year
Recreational catch in Maryland by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Maryland
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching spotted seatrout in Maryland
Spotted Seatrout catches in Maryland run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 7% 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 spotted seatrout in Maryland?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct 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 spotted seatrout in Maryland?+
Across Maryland, about 7% of the spotted seatrout caught are kept and 93% are released. That works out to roughly 12K kept and 150K released in 2024.
How many spotted seatrout are caught in Maryland?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 162K spotted seatrout caught by recreational anglers in Maryland in 2024, making it the #17 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this spotted seatrout data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
