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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9 inches, with a daily limit of 30.
Scup size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Ocean & coastal bays | Open year-round | 9 inch minimum | 30 per person per day |
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 9 inches
- Limit
- Daily—30
- Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed
- “Scup (Porgy) | 9 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—30”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the scup
Species of fish
The scup is a fish that occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Along with many other fish of the family Sparidae, it is also commonly known as porgy.
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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 Scup in Maryland?
9 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Scup can you keep per day in Maryland?
30 per person per day.
When is Scup season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Scup a keeper today?
A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9 inches, with a daily limit of 30.