SlotGaugeCheck a catchGrouper regulations in Maryland
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Grouper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 1.
Grouper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Ocean & coastal bays | Open year-round | None | 1 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' aliases/notes. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/08.02.05.29
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Daily—1
- Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed
- “Grouper Species | None | Open Year Round | Daily—1”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the grouper
Family of fishes
Groupers are a diverse group of marine ray-finned fish in the family Epinephelidae, in the order Perciformes.
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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 Grouper in Maryland?
None in Maryland state waters.
How many Grouper can you keep per day in Maryland?
1 per person per day.
When is Grouper season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Grouper a keeper today?
Grouper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 1.