Grantsville, MD Fishing Trip — August
Your Grantsville, MD Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 58°F1.2" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
August Weather in Grantsville
73°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 Guide Near Grantsville
No guides are based in Grantsville, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
Maryland Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.
Species Regulations
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit. Some areas may have specific closures.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, except catch and release only from March 1 to June 15 in certain tidal waters
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Special regulations may apply in certain areas; consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for specific locations.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Check specific regulations for impoundments and tidal waters as they may vary.