Maryland regulations
White Perch Regulations in Maryland 2026
Maryland White Perch regulations: Min size 8 inches. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (7)
Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays And Tributaries
- Gear
- Angling Only
To keep any size white perch if caught by hook and line.
Chesapeake Bay And Its Tidal Tributaries
- Min size
- 8"
if caught with other gear
Chesapeake Bay And Tributaries And Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays And TributariesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
To keep any size white perch if caught by hook and line.
Chesapeake Bay Or Its Tributaries
- Gear
- Non Offset Circle Hook Or J Hook
white perch...in which case they may use a non-offset circle hook or a J-hook
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
- Black Sea Bass5 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
Frequently asked questions
When is White Perch season in Maryland?
White Perch season in Maryland is set by DNR. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for White Perch in Maryland?
Minimum size for White Perch in Maryland is 8 inches in Chesapeake Bay And Its Tidal Tributaries, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for White Perch in Maryland?
Daily bag for White Perch in Maryland varies by zone; see the table above.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26MDFW_LR5.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/saltwater-fishing-regulations
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch.