Location · MD

Assateague Island — MD Surf

Worcester County, MD · shoreline

Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague State Park offer miles of Atlantic surf fishing on undeveloped barrier island beach. Red drum, bluefish, summer flounder, and coastal stripers are the primary targets. Oversand vehicle (OSV) access extends your range significantly.

Federal and state entrance fees apply. OSV permit required to drive on the beach — apply early, limited permits. Walk-in surf access at the state park end is always free. Wild horses roam the island — do not feed.

Right now

Water temp
57°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
6 mph E
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:15 AM / 7:42 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows
12:40 AM - 1:40 AM · 4:40 AM - 6:40 AM · 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM · 5:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Forecast
Mostly Sunny

Best species to target today

  1. Striped Bass Morone saxatilis · harvest closed
    84/100
  2. Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix
    43/100
  3. Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus
    43/100
  4. Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus
    43/100
  5. Summer Flounder Paralichthys dentatus
    27/100