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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.
Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) | Open year-round | No size limit | 50 per day |
Notes
- Gizzard shad are a legal bowfishing target statewide.
- 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
- Open Year Round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Daily—50
- Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed
- “GIZZARD SHAD | None | Open Year Round | Daily—50”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the gizzard shad
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?
50 per day.
When is Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?
Gizzard Shad (Youghiogheny River Lake) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.