2024 Maryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing Season

The 2024 Maryland striped bass (Rockfish) season kicks off on May 16th this year. During summer season the Rockfish size and limit will be 19" to 24" and each person can keep (1) one rockfish. Rockfish Season is closed July 16, 2024 - July 31, 2024. We look forward to a great 2024 fishing season in Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay.

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Fish marked in RED have the best chance of being caught.

Dates Types of Fish Rods/Reels & Bait
February Rockfish 20lb+ Catch and Release ONLY No extra charge
March Rockfish 20lb+ Catch and Release ONLY
Blue Catfish 10lbs - 50+lbs
No extra charge
April Blue Catfish 10lbs - 50+lbs No extra charge
May Rockfish
Blue Catfish 5lbs+
No extra charge
June
July
Rockfish
Blue Catfish 5lbs+
Bluefish
Croaker
Spot
Perch
No extra charge
August
September
Rockfish
Blue Catfish 5lbs+
Bluefish
Spanish Mackerel
Croaker
Spot
Perch
No extra charge
October
November
December
Bigger Rockfish No extra charge