SlotGaugeCheck a catchCrappie regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 15.
Crappie 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
- “CRAPPIE | 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 crappie
Common name for two species of game fish
Crappies are two species of North American freshwater fish of the genus Pomoxis in the family Centrarchidae (sunfishes). Both species of crappies are popular game fish among recreational anglers.
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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 Crappie in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Crappie can you keep per day in Maryland?
15 per person per day.
When is Crappie season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Crappie a keeper today?
Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 15.