Striped Bass Fishing in Maryland
When striped bass are caught across Maryland, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Striped Bass catch through the year
Recreational catch in Maryland by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching striped bass in Maryland
Striped Bass catches in Maryland run hardest around Nov-Dec, with the strongest two-month windows in Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 9% 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 striped bass in Maryland?+
Catches peak around Nov-Dec (November and December). The strongest two-month windows are Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. 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 striped bass in Maryland?+
Across Maryland, about 9% of the striped bass caught are kept and 91% are released. That works out to roughly 233K kept and 2.3M released in 2024.
How many striped bass are caught in Maryland?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 2.5M striped bass caught by recreational anglers in Maryland in 2024, making it the #4 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this striped bass data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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