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Maryland Atlantic
Assateague, Ocean City inlet.
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Maryland's 31-mile coast. Surf fishing along Assateague; jetty and inlet fishing at OC. Summer flounder, bluefish, and coastal striper drive the fishery; red drum and seatrout are caught each season.
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- Assateague Island — MD Surf — Worcester, MD
- Ocean City Inlet — North Jetty — Worcester, MD
- Assateague State Park — Worcester, MD
- Assateague Island National Seashore — Worcester, MD
- Public Landing Beach — Worcester, MD
- Assawoman State Wildlife Area — Worcester, MD
What anglers are reporting
From the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report, published May 27, 2026 · 15 days old — a newer report may be available.
Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays
Surf anglers are enjoying good fishing off the beaches of Ocean City and Assateague Island. Anglers fishing with large cut baits are catching large striped bass, red drum and bluefish. Most of the striped bass measure over the maximum slot size of 31 inches, but provide exciting catch-and-release action, as do the large red drum. Black drum are being caught on sand fleas and clams. At the Ocean City Inlet and Route 50 Bridge area, anglers are catching striped bass by casting soft plastic jigs and paddletails . A fair number of the striped bass being caught are falling within the 28-31 inch slot.
Species mentioned: black drum, bluefish, red drum, striped bass
Excerpts are anecdotal and reflect a single week's observations from DNR biologists and reporting anglers — not predictions. Use as one signal among many; verify against current conditions before planning a trip.