Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Youghiogheny River Lake) regulations in Maryland

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A muskellunge and tiger muskie (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 40 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir)	Open year-round	40 inch minimum	1 in aggregate per day

Notes

40 inch minimum here versus 36 inches 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: 40 inches
Limit: Daily—1 in aggregate
Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed: “MUSKELLUNGE AND TIGER MUSKIE | 40 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—1 in aggregate | Cannot be used as bait.”

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

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?

40 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.

How many Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?

1 in aggregate per day.

When is Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Muskellunge and Tiger Muskie (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?

A muskellunge and tiger muskie (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 40 inches, with a daily limit of 1.