Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) is closed to harvest. Release it.
Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
| Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- 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
- CLOSED
- Size
- CLOSED
- Limit
- CLOSED
- Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed
- “PADDLEFISH, MUSSELS, CLAMS, AND THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES | CLOSED”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?
Possession prohibited.
When is Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?
Paddlefish, Mussels, Clams and Threatened/Endangered Species (Youghiogheny River Lake) is closed to harvest. Release it.