Everybody needs a license unless the following conditions exist:

If a person;

• is less than 16 years of age;
• is a registered angler with the State of Maryland and is fishing from a boat holding a valid tidal/salt water license issued by Potomac River Fisheries Commission, the Commonwealth of Virginia or the State of Maryland.
• possesses a valid commercial tidal fish license;
• is fishing from a licensed commercial fishing pier;
• is a registered angler with the State of Maryland and is fishing on a free fishing pier;
• is the owner or the owners non-paying guest fishing from private real property or an attached pier in the Potomac River;
• is fishing from a licensed charter boat;
• is fishing on a free fishing day – the first two Saturdays in June and July 4;
• is a registered angler with the State of Maryland and possesses a Virginia Saltwater recreational fishing license; or
• possesses a Potomac River Fisheries Commission recreational fishing license.
• Is a resident of MD, on active duty with the armed forces, on leave with official leave orders;