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.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Morone americana
speciesBASICNot a true perch but a member of the temperate bass family Moronidae, also called silver bass in some places. A notable food and game fish of eastern North America.
HABITAT
Brackish, fresh, and coastal waters from the St. Lawrence River to the Pee Dee River and Nova Scotia.
SIZE
up to 49.5 cm (19.5 in) and 2.2 kg
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White Perch identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Maryland.
- 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 Sep 29, 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.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Maryland (3)
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.