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

REGULATIONS / MARYLAND

Striped Bass (Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays and Tributaries) regulations

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 JANUARY 1, 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
Striped Bass (Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays and Tributaries)Maryland DNR's Atlantic Coast notice applies to the Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays, and coastal-bay tributaries, and explicitly excludes Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.Listed open1 fish per person per day28"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
1 fish per person per day
LISTED MIN SIZE
28 inches
LISTED MAX SIZE
31 inches
APPLICABILITY
Maryland DNR's Atlantic Coast notice applies to the Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays, and coastal-bay tributaries, and explicitly excludes Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Maryland DNR Fishing and Boating Services, 2026 Atlantic Coast Recreational and Charter Boat Striped Bass Fishery public notice (effective January 1, 2026)

UPDATED January 1, 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.