| Species | Gear Type | Season | Sizes | Limits | Comments |
| Freshwater American Eel |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
6'' or greater | 25/person/day 25 possession |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:48:55 AM. |
| Freshwater American or Hickory Shad |
[SEASON CLOSED] - |
Harvest Prohibited Last updated on 10/4/2012 1:05:42 PM. |
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| Freshwater Bivalves/Shellfish |
[SEASON CLOSED] - |
Harvest Prohibited Last updated on 10/4/2012 1:07:10 PM. |
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| Freshwater Carp |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
None | 15/person/day 30 possession |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:10 AM. |
| Freshwater Catfish (All Species) |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
None | 5/person/day 10 possession |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:14 AM. |
| Freshwater Chain Pickerel |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
14" or greater | 5/person/day | Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:15 AM. |
| Freshwater Crappie (White and Black) |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
None | In aggregate 15/person/day 30 possession |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:17 AM. |
| Freshwater Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
12" or greater | In aggregate 5/person/day 10 possession |
Closure Period - March 1 through June 15 Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:24 AM. |
| Freshwater Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Hybrid) |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
36" or greater | 1/person/day | Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:28 AM. |
| Freshwater Northern Pike |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
30" or greater | 2/person/day | Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:49:28 AM. |
| Freshwater Striped Bass |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
18" to (open areas only) | CLOSED except for certain resevoirs and lakes - see regulation for fishing areas 2/person/day(only one over 30") |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:51:10 AM. |
| Freshwater Suckers |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
None | 30/person/day 60 possession |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:51:12 AM. |
| Freshwater Sunfish (bluegills, rockbass-Red Eye or Goggle-Eye) |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
None | In aggregate 15/person/day 30 possession |
Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:51:17 AM. |
| Freshwater Trout (All Species) |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
None to see regulation for exception | In aggregate 2/person/day (except as provided in special regulation) Put-and-Take areas - 5/person/day; check closures and stocking schedules for Put-and Take Areas |
See regulation for closure information. Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:51:20 AM. |
| Freshwater Walleye |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
15" (see comment for exception) or greater | 5/person/day | No closed season, except a closed season on Deep Creek Lake and the Youghiogheny River downstream of the Route 42 Bridge, from March 1 through April 15 Last updated on 1/7/2013 10:51:21 AM. |
| Freshwater Yellow Perch |
Hook & Line | 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 |
9" or greater | 10/person/day No size or creel limit in reservoirs, lakes, ponds, impoundments and waters upstream of them |
Deep Creek Lake - 10/person/day Last updated on 1/8/2013 11:00:40 AM. |
This is intended as a summary only. Regulations are subject to change. It is the angler's responsibility to know and abide by all current regulations, notices, and law. Please contact NMFS for regulations pertaining to Tunas, Shark, Swordfish, Billfish, Sailfish, and Marlin (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/Compliance_Guide/index.htm).
The EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone)- All waters from the seaward boundary of coastal states (3 miles from shore) out to 200 nautical miles. Maryland waters are from the shore to 3 miles.
This and the Maryland Fishing Guide are only intended as summaries. Regulations are subject to change. It is the angler's responsibility to know and abide by all current regulations, notices, and law. Please contact NMFS for regulations pertaining to Tunas, Shark, Swordfish, Billfish, Sailfish, and Marlin.