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Baltimore / Washington Canyons

Offshore · Maryland · Mid-Atlantic canyons east of Ocean City

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Location Snapshot

Baltimore / Washington Canyons is a Mid-Atlantic canyon complex east of Ocean City, centered on canyon heads and bluewater rather than the inlet fishery. Yellowfin tuna, white marlin, and mahi-mahi are the principal supported targets, with swordfish and greater amberjack adding deeper-water and structure-oriented variety.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Offshore Waters Forecast

Today

NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: E 12 ft at 11 seconds.

Marine Alerts

  • Gale Warning · Moderate — Gale Warning issued October 20 at 2:57AM EDT until October 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Nearby fishing destinations

  • Wilmington Canyon33.4 mi

    New Jersey · Wilmington Canyon head east of Cape May / Delaware · Offshore

    Approximately 33.4 miles away

  • Ocean City Inlet68.5 mi

    Maryland · Mid-Atlantic / Maryland-Delaware Coast · Inlet

    Approximately 68.5 miles away

  • Indian River Inlet73.3 mi

    Delaware · Mid-Atlantic / Maryland-Delaware Coast · Inlet

    Approximately 73.3 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Baltimore / Washington Canyons offshore fishery

Baltimore / Washington Canyons is a canyon complex destination in MD. Ocean City Inlet is a pass/shore. Adjacent canyons are combined to avoid duplicate IDs.

Fishery type
  • Canyon complex
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Canyon heads · Bluewater

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowfin, white marlin, and mahi follow a typical season. Swordfish and amberjack follow the current annual rules.

This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations

  • Yellowfin tuna illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • White marlin illustration

    White marlin

    Primary

    Kajikia albida

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    Primary

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Swordfish illustration

    Swordfish

    Secondary

    Xiphias gladius

    No seasonal pulse known

  • Greater amberjack illustration

    Greater amberjack

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Seriola dumerili

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Yellowfin tuna — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • White marlin — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Mahi-mahi — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Greater amberjack — SUMMER

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore canyon boats from Ocean City and nearby Mid-Atlantic inlets.

Primary hazards

Distant from tide gauges. Regional marine weather only.

Fishery considerations

  • Ocean City Inlet tides are not representative of this location.
  • NWS regional offshore zones.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Offshore · Maryland

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