Maryland regulations
Black Sea Bass Regulations in Maryland 2026
Maryland black sea bass 2026 open seasons vary by 2 management regions. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (5)
- Season opens
- Oct 10
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish
- Min size
- 13"
Other Maryland fish regulations
Other regulated species in Maryland with current rule pages — same DNR source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)172 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)107 rules
- Largemouth Bass46 rules
- Smallmouth Bass46 rules
- Black Drum10 rules
- Yellow Perch9 rules
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)8 rules
- Channel Catfish8 rules
- White Perch7 rules
- Bluefish5 rules
- Weakfish5 rules
- Blue Catfish5 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)4 rules
- Cobia3 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)2 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)2 rules
- Spanish Mackerel2 rules
- Sheepshead2 rules
Also known as
Black Sea Bass is also called sea bass. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Sea Bass season in Maryland?
Black Sea Bass season in Maryland runs from Oct 10 to Dec 31 per DNR.
What is the size limit for Black Sea Bass in Maryland?
Minimum size for Black Sea Bass in Maryland is 20 inches in Atlantic Coast Division, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Black Sea Bass in Maryland?
Daily bag limit for Black Sea Bass in Maryland is 15 fish in Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays And Tributaries, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26MDFW_LR5.pdf