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Striped Bass (Rockfish) Regulations Changed for Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay
By AnnMay 16, 20232 min read
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Michelle Ann - My husband enjoying fishing after a busy day at the beach with our family.
Atlantic Ocean in Maryland and in the Coastal Bays
- Fishery open year-round.
- Minimum length = 28 inches
- Maximum length = 31 inches
- Catch limit = One fish per person per day
New limits for striped bass (rockfish) in Maryland effective May 16, 2023.
Chesapeake Bay and It's Tidal Tributaries
- Fishery open May 16 - July 15, 2023, August 1 - December 10, 2023
- Minimum Length = 19 inches
- New maximum size = 31 inches
- A smaller maximum size of 26 inches is in place in the Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River, and North East River until June 1.
- Catch limit = One fish per person per day
About Ann
Ann has been with StateVentures since 1999. She moved from Annapolis to Berlin, MD to be closer to Ocean City. She loves a camera and any excuse to use it. Her kids are both grown and off adventuring. Ann loves the beach. She loves to fish, travel with her children and grandchildren, and find the best restaurants and deals in Ocean City.
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