Atlantic Sturgeon regulations in Maryland

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.

Atlantic Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays	Closed to harvest	—	—
Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries	Closed to harvest	—	—

Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording

Season: CLOSED
Size: CLOSED
Limit: CLOSED
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed: “… Atlantic Sturgeon … Shortnose Sturgeon | CLOSED”
Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries — as printed: “… Atlantic Sturgeon … Shortnose Sturgeon | CLOSED”

Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the atlantic sturgeon

Species of fish

The Atlantic sturgeon is a large species of sturgeon native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and associated river basins. It is a member of the family Acipenseridae, and, along with other sturgeon, it is sometimes considered a living fossil. The main range of the Atlantic sturgeon is in eastern North America, extending from New Brunswick, Canada, to the eastern coast of Florida, United States. A highly endangered disjunct population occurs in the Baltic region of Europe.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Sturgeon in Maryland?

CLOSED in Maryland state waters.

How many Atlantic Sturgeon can you keep per day in Maryland?

CLOSED.

When is Atlantic Sturgeon season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Sturgeon a keeper today?

Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.