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· Freshwater · 2026 season
American Eel (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) | Open year-round | 9 inch minimum | 25 per day |
Notes
- Youghiogheny River Lake is the reservoir shared with Pennsylvania and has its own table that overrides the statewide nontidal limits.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- 9 inches
- Limit
- Daily—25
- Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed
- “AMERICAN EEL | 9 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—25”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for American Eel (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?
9 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many American Eel (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?
25 per day.
When is American Eel (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my American Eel (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?
A american eel (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 9 inches, with a daily limit of 25.