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

REGULATIONS / MARYLAND

White Perch 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 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
White PerchThe Chesapeake Bay table states no minimum size when caught with hook and line; an 8-inch minimum applies when caught with other gear. No creel limit is listed.Listed openNone—OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
None
APPLICABILITY
The Chesapeake Bay table states no minimum size when caught with hook and line; an 8-inch minimum applies when caught with other gear. No creel limit is listed.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Maryland DNR-linked Maryland Fishing, Chesapeake Bay Seasons, Sizes & Limits table (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.