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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

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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.

2026
SOURCEMD DNR recreational fishing regulations ↗UPDATED AUGUST 4, 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
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
SpotNo minimum size is listed; Maryland Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic/coastal-bays tables list open year-round and daily 50.Listed open50 per day—OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
50 per day
APPLICABILITY
No minimum size is listed; Maryland Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic/coastal-bays tables list open year-round and daily 50.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Maryland DNR-linked Maryland Fishing, Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Seasons, Sizes & Limits tables (last updated August 4, 2026)

UPDATED August 4, 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.