Maryland Fishing Regulations
Are you familiar with the fishing regulation in Maryland?
It is never a bad idea to check it again before your next outing.
Maryland Fishing License
Purchasing a fishing license you are helping to preserve the environment and also ensure that future generations can enjoy fishing as you are.
Among other things, your fishing license fees support fisheries and hatcheries management, education programs about fishing and conservation, protection of endangered species.
Here it is where you can get your fishing license.
Links to Maryland Government Agencies
Here are a few websites of Maryland's agencies involved in regulation and conservation.
Maryland Fishing News
Check out what is the latest fishing buzz in Maryland.
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Del Potro, Baker, Fish pull out of French Open
- Seventh-ranked Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of the upcoming French Open because of a respiratory virus. Del Potro said in a statement Wednesday that he has not fully recovered and not fit to play.
- Carroll County Online
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- 5/22/2013 2:38:18 PM
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Mardy Fish, Brian Baker pull out of French Open
- American players Brian Baker and Mardy Fish have pulled out of the upcoming French Open. Organizers said Wednesday that Baker has not recovered from a right knee operation and Fish is unfit because of heart problems. They will be replaced in Friday's draw
- Carroll County Online
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- 5/22/2013 1:41:02 PM
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Fishing rodeo set
- The following information that deals with the impacts of the Firearms Safety Act of 2013 (Senate Bill 281), that will become law in October, was sent to the Times-News by State Delegate Wendell Beitzel.
- Cumberland Times-News
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- 5/19/2013 1:05:49 AM
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Inaugural fishing tournament benefits charity
- The Bass Fishing Club at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney will host the Falcons of Fishing Tournament on Saturday at Lake Needwood in Rockville. The tournament is organized by the club’s founder, P.J. Pahygiannis, a member of the ...
- Maryland Community Newspapers Online
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- 5/15/2013 4:02:21 AM
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Blackwater NWR to hold 11th annual Youth Fishing Fun Day
- CAMBRIDGE — In partnership with the Friends of Blackwater and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will hold its 11th annual Youth Fishing Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. This family-friendly ...
- Star-Democrat
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- 5/13/2013 3:03:17 PM
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Carroll outdoors: Jig fishing for bass
- The late Duke Nohe was the best pure jig angler I have ever shared a boat with. Using his favorite “spiderjig” design, Duke pulled numerous trophy smallmouth bass from Prettyboy Reservoir, a place he knew better than probably anyone. Fishing Prettyboy ...
- Carroll County Online
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- 5/12/2013 3:37:17 AM
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Study: Fish oil doesn't help prevent heart attacks
- Eating fish is good for your heart but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found. The work makes clearer who does and does not benefit from ..
- Star-Democrat
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- 5/9/2013 5:24:02 PM
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Tips fora fruitful fishing trip
- This year millions of fishermen will board charter and head boats for what they hope will turn out to be a fun and productive day of fishing. Hopefully most will step off the boat at the end of the day feeling that their money and time were well ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 5/9/2013 2:10:46 PM
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Study: Fish oil's work against heart attacks limited
- Eating fish is good for your heart, but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found. The work makes clearer who does and does not benefit from .
- Delaware Wave
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- 5/8/2013 11:01:40 PM
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Mark Sampson: Tips for fun and fruitful fishing trips
- This year, millions of fishermen will board charter and head boats for what they hope will turn out to be a fun and productive day of fishing. Hopefully most will step off the boat at the end of the day feeling that their money and time were ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 5/5/2013 1:18:14 PM
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UL-Monroe's Preuett took crazy trip to top of collegiate fishing world
- University of Louisiana at Monroe fisherman Brett Preuett was nearly despondent. He and partner Paul Clark, playing catch-up at the FLW College Fishing National Championship weekend tournament on Beaver Lake in Arkansas, had only managed to catch four fish
- Delaware Wave
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- 5/4/2013 1:59:23 AM
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VA SHORE FISHING REPORT: Flounder bite picks up on the seaside
- The surf is starting to produce good numbers of black and red drum and tog is taking the bite off the wrecks. Over on the bayside, puppy drum and specks are showing up in the creeks. Here’s a closer look at recent area fishing. Lower Shore ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 5/2/2013 3:16:20 PM
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The Pig + Fish keeps it unique and affordable
- REHOBOTH BEACH — For the past seven years, Pig + Fish Restaurant Co. has been one of Rehoboth’s premier eateries, featuring fresh ingredients and interesting menu creations that have kept customers coming back for more. “We have a little ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 5/1/2013 7:56:41 PM
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Release Ruler makes sizing fish simple
- Besides maybe toadfish and sea robins, there’s not too many fish caught around here that don’t have some kind of minimum size limit on them. So, along with hooks, weights and bait, most anglers are going to consider some sort of measuring ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/30/2013 10:53:51 AM
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Fish are biting everywhere
- Sooner or later the crummy winter weather has to stop and the warm days will roll in. The fish, apparently, aren’t waiting, though. Plenty of bites have been had in many places making it hard to just pick one place to go. Capt. Joe Morris of ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/30/2013 8:09:12 AM
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Fish wins angler $4,000 in tournaments
- WACHAPREAGUE — After Sunday’s final weigh-in for the town’s local flounder fishing tournaments, angler Charles Crouse was named the big winner. Crouse’s 8.4-pound, 26-inch catch earned first-place in Wachapreague Marina’s Spring ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/30/2013 8:09:12 AM
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Carroll outdoors: Spring crappie fishing tactics
- Even though our April temperatures and weather is sporadic and up and down, we are fast approaching the crappie spawn in central Maryland and very soon fish will be shallow and accessible to even the most novice of anglers. This is one of my favorite times
- Carroll County Online
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- 4/28/2013 3:32:24 AM
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Carroll outdoors: Bass fishing in muddy water not easy
- If you like to bass fish at this time of the year, you are going to be challenged by muddy or stained water conditions. Muddy water can be a bass angler’s worst nightmare, and the worst-case scenario for catching bass, but, I beg to differ.
- Carroll County Online
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- 4/28/2013 2:42:18 AM
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Kate Walsh diary: A fish called Michael
- Kate Walsh is joining USA TODAY at the White House Correspondent's Dinner in Washington Saturday. But before she gets glammed up for the big night, she's making stops on Capitol Hill and schmoozing at some pre-parties. Check here as she chronicles her trip
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/25/2013 3:17:28 PM
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Get in on specials at Fish Tales
- OCEAN CITY — It’s no exaggeration to say that locals and weekend warriors look forward to Fish Tales. Located at the Bahia marina on 22nd Street and the bay, Fish Tales Bar & Grill opened for its 30th season on April 10. Happy hour discounts ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/25/2013 10:16:50 AM
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Pig + Fish is equation for variety in Rehoboth
- REHOBOTH BEACH — For the past seven years, Pig + Fish Restaurant Co. has been one of Rehoboth’s premier eateries, featuring fresh ingredients and interesting menu creations that have kept customers coming back for more. “We have a little ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/25/2013 8:29:27 AM
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7 charged with smuggling fish bladders to China
- Seven people have been charged with smuggling bladders from an endangered fish in what authorities said Wednesday may be a growing international practice in which the bladders are sold for up to $20,000 each to be used in a highly desired soup. U.S. border
- Carroll County Online
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- 4/25/2013 12:51:19 AM
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'Fish Out Of Water' a cute adventure
- Casual video game players might not recognize the name Halfbrick Studios. They'll certainly remember their games, Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, two of the best games available for Apple's iOS platform. The studio returns with a fresh adventure, Fish Out
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/22/2013 3:28:11 PM
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Fishing picks up, tog anglers seeing limit catches
- Spring has sprung, the flowers have riz’ you won’t believe how good the tog fishing is. Yeah, I know. Bad. But the fishing isn’t. Particularly if you are a tog fishermen. Capt. Rick Yakimowicz of the all-day headboat out of Fisherman’s ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 4/21/2013 11:57:37 PM
Maryland Guides/Outfitters
Want to learn a new fishing technique or need some help for you next outing? Check out one of the guide/outfitter services listed below.
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Maryland Fishing Clubs
Want to join an interest group near you?
Look up the following list of fishing clubs in Maryland.
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