Northern Searobin Fishing in Massachusetts
When northern searobin are caught across Massachusetts, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Northern Searobin catch through the year
Recreational catch in Massachusetts by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching northern searobin in Massachusetts
Northern Searobin catches in Massachusetts run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 11% 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?+
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 Massachusetts?+
Across Massachusetts, about 11% of the northern searobin caught are kept and 89% are released. That works out to roughly 7,339 kept and 61K released in 2024.
How many northern searobin are caught in Massachusetts?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 68K northern searobin caught by recreational anglers in Massachusetts in 2024, making it the #23 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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