Assateague Island — MD Surf, Worcester County, MD
Bluefish fishing today
Marginal conditions for Bluefish.
43/100
Why today scores 43
- 57°F water — Below Bluefish's active range (60–80°F)
- incoming tide — Bluefish prefers incoming tide
- 6 mph wind — Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
Right now at Assateague Island — MD Surf
- 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 today
- 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
About Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix. Toothy, aggressive pelagic predator. "Snapper blues" invade the lower Bay and coastal bays in summer; bigger choppers along the Atlantic coast. Hits metal jigs, topwater, and cut bait savagely — wire leaders recommended.
Preferred water temp: 60–80°F (ideal 70°F). Preferred tide: incoming.
MD regulations
- Minimum size
- 8"
- Daily creel limit
- 5
Atlantic coast and coastal bays: 8-inch minimum. 5 per person on shore or private boat; 7 per person on for-hire boats. Subject to ASMFC coastwide allocation.
Source: MD regulations. Last verified: 2026-04-22.