Fishing in Maryland in May

11 species in our database have season windows covering May in Maryland — including Atlantic Croaker, Black Sea Bass, Bowfin, California Corbina. Each links to a full profile with identification features and baits. Seasons shift by region and regulation; the Maryland state guide has licence sources.

Freshwater targets in Maryland, May

Species	Season
Bowfin	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Striped Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Warmouth	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
White Perch	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

Saltwater & brackish targets in Maryland, May

Species	Season
Atlantic Croaker	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Black Sea Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
California Corbina	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Scup	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Spot	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Striped Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Weakfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

National view: what's biting across all states in May.