SlotGaugeCheck a catchBaitfish (including madtoms) regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Baitfish (including madtoms) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 35.
Baitfish (including madtoms) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nontidal (inland) waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 35 in aggregate daily and in possession |
Notes
- 35 baitfish total of all species combined, daily and in possession, in nontidal waters.
- Seines must be 1/4 inch mesh or smaller and no more than 6 ft x 4 ft in nontidal waters; only one bait trap per person.
- Taking baitfish from Put-and-Take or special trout management areas is illegal.
- Youghiogheny River Lake has its own limit: 'BAITFISH, FISH BAIT | None | Open Year Round | Daily—50 in aggregate'.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Daily—35 in aggregate Possession—35 in aggregate
- Nontidal (inland) waters — as printed
- “BAITFISH (INCLUDING MADTOMS) | None | Open Year Round | Daily—35 in aggregate Possession—35 in aggregate”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the baitfish
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Baitfish (including madtoms) in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Baitfish (including madtoms) can you keep per day in Maryland?
35 in aggregate daily and in possession.
When is Baitfish (including madtoms) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Baitfish (including madtoms) a keeper today?
Baitfish (including madtoms) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 35.