Maryland, United States Fishing Report

Friday, May 22, 2026 · 1:47 PM

Temperature

57°F

Conditions

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Wind

7 mph E

Conditions & Overview

Water temperatures have reached the low 70s across main Bay and river mouths, though rainy conditions this week will cool temperatures slightly . Current buoy readings show 70-degree water at the surface, ideal for post-spawn striped bass, aggressive white perch, and the newly arrived bluefish and red drum pushing into southern waters.

What's Biting

Striped bass are being found in numerous locations along the Bay shores, Eastern Bay, and the mouths of the Choptank and western shore tidal rivers, with slot fish from 19 to 24 inches dominating the

Full report includes: Named hotspots w/ GPS coordinates · Exact gear & lure specs · Tide-by-tide window breakdown · Sea surface temperature map · Chlorophyll edge detection · 48-hr bite windows

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WaterWatcher generates fishing reports for locations across the US using real-time pattern matching from tackle shop reports, charter captain logs, fishing forums, and live weather and tide data. The Pro Brief includes named hotspots with GPS coordinates, exact gear specifications, sea surface temperature maps, and chlorophyll edge detection for offshore fishing.

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