Maryland regulations
Yellow Perch Regulations in Maryland 2026
Maryland Yellow Perch regulations as of 2026-05-08: Min size 9 inches; Min size 14 inches; Min size 14 inches. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (9)
Maryland statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Chesapeake Bay And Its Tidal Tributaries
- Min size
- 9"
Chesapeake Bay Division
- Min size
- 14"
Invasive Species Division
- Min size
- 14"
Yellow Perch 14 inches
Nontidal Division
- Min size
- 14"
Nontidal Lakes And Ponds
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 20 fish
Nontidal Rivers And Streams
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 9"
Frequently asked questions
When is Yellow Perch season in Maryland?
Yellow 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 Yellow Perch in Maryland?
Minimum size for Yellow Perch in Maryland is 9 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 Yellow Perch in Maryland?
Daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Maryland is 10 fish/day in Nontidal Lakes And Ponds, per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26MDFW_LR5.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .