Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Youghiogheny River Lake) regulations in Maryland

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A bass - largemouth, smallmouth and spotted (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 6.

Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir)	November 1 – April 10, June 13 – October 31	12 inch minimum	June 13-Oct 31: 6 in aggregate, 12 inch min; Nov 1-Apr 10: 4 in aggregate, 15 inch min; Apr 11-June 12 catch and release only

Notes

Two different rule sets by date: cold season (Nov 1-Apr 10) 15 inch / 4 fish; warm season (June 13-Oct 31) 12 inch / 6 fish; spawning closure Apr 11-June 12 is catch and release only.
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: Jan. 1–April 10 and Nov. 1–Dec. 31 (15 inch, 4 aggregate); June 13–Oct. 31 (12 inch, 6 aggregate); catch and release April 11–June 12
Size: 15 inches Jan 1–Apr 10 and Nov 1–Dec 31; 12 inches June 13–Oct 31
Limit: Daily—4 in aggregate (Jan 1–Apr 10, Nov 1–Dec 31); Daily—6 in aggregate (June 13–Oct 31)
Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed: “BASS – LARGEMOUTH, SMALLMOUTH AND SPOTTED | 15 inches | Jan. 1–April 10 and Nov. 1–Dec. 31 | Daily—4 in aggregate | No Harvest (Catch and Release) all other dates; No tournaments during closure. Cannot be used as bait. 12 inches | June 13–Oct. 31 | Daily—6 in aggregate”

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

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?

12 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.

How many Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?

June 13-Oct 31: 6 in aggregate, 12 inch min; Nov 1-Apr 10: 4 in aggregate, 15 inch min; Apr 11-June 12 catch and release only.

When is Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?

November 1 – April 10, June 13 – October 31.

Is my Bass - Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?

A bass - largemouth, smallmouth and spotted (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 6.