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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Our View: Good and bad news on the Chesapeake Bay
- After decades of effort, redirection, study and planning, the good news is that Maryland is more than halfway to achieving ... which relies heavily on clean water and beaches, abundant fish, clear waterways for boating and plentiful seafood ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 3/18/2012 10:34:48 PM
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Let’s all take part in the Great American Meatout on March 20
- the region’s largest recreational fishing advocacy group, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA), and Sen. Kathy Klausmeier have joined forces to protect this great asset through the introduction of Senate Bill 1032 — Fish and Fisheries ...
- Cumberland Times-News
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- 3/18/2012 5:55:38 PM
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He’s taking pay cuts while the executive salaries increase
- the region’s largest recreational fishing advocacy group, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA), and Sen. Kathy Klausmeier have joined forces to protect this great asset through the introduction of Senate Bill 1032 — Fish and Fisheries ...
- Cumberland Times-News
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- 3/18/2012 5:48:28 PM
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Ron Pagano: Harris is no bay lover
- My mom called me her "little fish" because I never wanted to stop swimming or ... I saw the results of work by anti-bay Baltimore legislators like Andy Harris. During his Maryland Senate tenure, I watched the bay's garbage and dumping increase ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 3/18/2012 1:13:28 AM
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Lloyd Waters: 'May Irish angels smile upon you'
- Thought I might share a few with you today. “God is good but never dance in a small boat.” I’m always reminded of this one when I go fishing. “May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.” In today’s world ...
- Herald-Mail
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- 3/17/2012 8:48:37 PM
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Ban the use of gill nets
- the region’s largest recreational fishing advocacy group, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA), and Sen. Kathy Klausmeier have joined forces to protect this great asset through the introduction of Senate Bill 1032 — Fish and Fisheries ...
- Cumberland Times-News
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- 3/17/2012 5:06:43 PM
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Dead bear found at coal operation
- Jim Mullan of the Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service said it is possible ... (AP) — The Division of Natural Resources say recent samples of fish have revealed the presence of largemouth bass virus in four West Virginia lakes. Assistant Wildlife ...
- Cumberland Times-News
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- 3/17/2012 4:59:33 PM
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Big blue catfish smashes record
- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed the weight, which topped the previous record by 13 pounds. “The rod went down hard, and I knew it was something big,” said Wetzell. “At one point, I was on my knees trying to lift the fish ...
- Cumberland Times-News
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- 3/17/2012 4:52:24 PM
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Md. DNR launches online licensing system
- md.us/dnrnews/pdfs/COMPASSPilot Locations.pdf ANNAPOLIS (AP) -- Maryland's Department of Natural Resources said it is rolling out a new online system for hunting and fishing licenses and registration of off-road vehicles. The department said it ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 3/17/2012 1:07:30 AM
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TWO CENTS' WORTH
- It's already difficult to go fishing and catch a keeper of any species ... St. Paul said long ago the worker is worth his wages. Maryland and Hampton Roads are moving forward.
- Delaware Wave
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- 3/17/2012 1:00:20 AM
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Md. to allow online fishing, hunting licensing
- Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is rolling out a new online system for hunting and fishing licenses, and registration of off-road vehicles. Department officials said it recently began a pilot program for the online system at seven ...
- Herald-Mail
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- 3/16/2012 3:49:09 PM
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'The Hunger Games' Bucks Hunter Stereotypes
- "I'll try to keep it simple. The saying, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime' is true to the core." But unlike Mikayla and Savannah, not every girl who hunts now spent their childhood tucked ..
- Wbaltv.com
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- 3/16/2012 1:40:18 PM
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Maryland DNR allowing online licensing
- ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WTW) — Maryland's Department of Natural Resources says it is rolling out a new online system for hunting and fishing licenses and registration of off-road vehicles. The department says it recently began a pilot program for the online ...
- Delaware Wave
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- 3/16/2012 5:19:13 AM
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources allowing online licensing
- ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources says it is rolling out a new online system for hunting and fishing licenses and registration of off-road vehicles. The department says it recently began a pilot program for the ...
- Frederick News-Post
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- 3/16/2012 4:57:45 AM
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Feds Grant Permit To Kill Bald Eagles
- The permit application was filed in 2008 by the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming and, after years of review, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued it on March 9. "They did make a case for why the take of a bird from the wild was necessary," Matt Hogan
- Wbaltv.com
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- 3/16/2012 3:03:13 AM
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Leopold’s security may have broken law
- County police on Wednesday released files compiled by Leopold’s security officers in response to a public information act request by the Maryland chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Leopold was indicted two weeks ago on charges that ...
- HometownAnnapolis.com
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- 3/15/2012 8:58:09 PM
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High Point serves up third-place win in statewide restaurant competition
- But these were the culinary creations of students from five Prince George’s County high schools during Tuesday’s Maryland ProStart Student Invitational, a culinary arts and management competition put on by the Restaurant Association of ...
- Maryland Community Newspapers Online
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- 3/15/2012 3:50:20 PM
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James Cameron, others to explore the real abyss
- The world's rich and famous will soon explore Earth's lost frontier, starting with "Titanic" director James Cameron. Cameron and others hope to dive in tiny submarines to the deepest part of the ocean, which has not been visited by people in more than 50 .
- Carroll County Online
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- 3/15/2012 8:55:10 AM
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State park to host youth fishing rodeo
- Fort Frederick State Park will host its third annual youth fishing rodeo Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will join park staff at Fort Frederick’s Beaver Pond, which will be stocked with trout and ready for fishing.
- Herald-Mail
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- 3/15/2012 4:01:40 AM
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St. Patrick's Day offers fun for all ages in O'Napolis, beyond
- Galway Bay, 63 Maryland Ave. in Annapolis ... followed by one of eight entrée choices, among them fish and chips, shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, baked salmon, crab cakes and leg of lamb. The day’s entire menu is online at ...
- HometownAnnapolis.com
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- 3/14/2012 8:59:20 PM
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Anthony Bourdain: 'We Are Food Pornographers'
- We destroy what we love." -- He learns a lot about his fans through Facebook and Twitter. A photo he posted of some fish tacos got 13,000 "likes," almost as many as a photo of Bourdain with actor Christopher Walken. "No Reservations" recently filmed an ...
- Wbaltv.com
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- 3/14/2012 4:34:28 PM
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Eugene L. Bitner, 74
- Eugene loved the outdoors, especially working in his yard and going hunting or fishing. He also had a passion for classic cars. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Helen Louise (Huntzberry) Bitner; a daughter, Lynnette Suzanne ...
- Herald-Mail
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- 3/14/2012 4:27:19 PM
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Dewey Beach resident wins $20,000 toward car
- Monaco didn't even realize she had won the promotion -- she was working at Big Fish Grill in Rehoboth Beach during the ... Hertrich's has dealerships in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but Cain said it's "a Delmarva company."
- Delaware Wave
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- 3/14/2012 10:07:56 AM
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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