Can I Keep?Weakfish Regulations in Maryland (2026)
Recreational weakfish rules in Maryland saltwater, as published by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
13 in minimum
Bag limit
1 per person
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Recreational Weakfish rules in Maryland
- Where
- All waters
- Size limit
- (2) A recreational angler may not catch or possess weakfish less than 13 inches in total length.
- Bag limit
- Recreational Catch Limits. Except for a person licensed to catch finfish for sale, a person may not catch or possess more than one weakfish and four spotted sea trout per day.
Commercial rules
Show 3 commercial rules
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries - Hook and Line (bays & inshore)
- Size limit
- 12"
- Season
- Rules for Hook and Line / 1/1 - 3/30 and 8/1 - 12/31 / Season CLOSED All Other Dates / 50 lbs/day or trip, whichever is longer
- DNR commercial summary table; consult COMAR and public notices for full legal text.
- Where
- Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries - Gear Other than Hook and Line (bays & inshore)
- Size limit
- 12"
- Season
- Rules for Gear Other than Hook and Line / Open Year Round / May not catch or land on Saturday or Sunday / 50 lbs/day or trip, whichever is longer / The weight of the weakfish may not exceed the weight of the catch of the other species on board the vessel / Trawl mesh minimum 3-3/8" square or 3-3/4" diamond stretched mesh / Gill net mesh minimum 3" stretched
- DNR commercial summary table; consult COMAR and public notices for full legal text.
- Where
- Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays and tributaries (ocean)
- Size limit
- 12"
- Season
- Open Year Round / 100 lbs/day or trip whichever is longer / The weight of the weakfish may not exceed the weight of the catch of the other species on board the vessel / Trawl mesh min. 3-3/8" square or 3-3/4" diamond stretched mesh / Gill net mesh min. 3" stretched / Harvest with hook and line prohibited
- DNR commercial summary table; consult COMAR and public notices for full legal text.
Quick answers
What is the weakfish size limit in Maryland?
(2) A recreational angler may not catch or possess weakfish less than 13 inches in total length..
How many weakfish can I keep in Maryland?
Recreational Catch Limits. Except for a person licensed to catch finfish for sale, a person may not catch or possess more than one weakfish and four spotted sea trout per day..
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Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services. Most anglers need a Maryland saltwater license or registry: get one here.