SlotGaugeCheck a catchCarp regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Carp size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland nontidal waters (statewide; special areas differ) | Open year-round | No size limit | 15 per person per day |
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Daily—15 Possession—30
- Inland waters — as printed
- “CARP | None | Open Year Round | Daily—15 Possession—30”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the carp
Species of fish
The common carp, also known as European carp, Eurasian carp, or simply carp, is a widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe and Asia. The native wild populations are considered vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), but the species has also been domesticated and introduced into environments worldwide, and is often considered an invasive species, being included in the list of the world's 100 worst invasive species. It gives its name to the carp family, Cyprinidae.
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, not Wikipedia.
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Carp in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Carp can you keep per day in Maryland?
15 per person per day.
When is Carp season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Carp a keeper today?
Carp has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 15.