REGULATIONS / MARYLAND
Maryland · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Maryland saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SOURCEMD DNR recreational fishing regulations ↗UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The Maryland DNR page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative. LISTINGOPENListed open
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Red DrumThe Maryland DNR regulation-change summary says the 18-26-inch slot and 3-fish limit apply anywhere in Maryland (Chesapeake Bay, tidal tributaries, and coastal waters), effective August 3, 2026.Listed open3 fish per person per day18"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 3 fish per person per day
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 18 inches
- LISTED MAX SIZE
- 26 inches
- APPLICABILITY
- The Maryland DNR regulation-change summary says the 18-26-inch slot and 3-fish limit apply anywhere in Maryland (Chesapeake Bay, tidal tributaries, and coastal waters), effective August 3, 2026.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Maryland DNR Red Drum—Recreational Limits and Public Notices regulation-change summary (updated August 3, 2026)
UPDATED August 3, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
MD DNR recreational fishing regulations ↗The Maryland DNR page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.