Shrimp regulations in Maryland

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Shrimp has no size limit today, with no daily limit.

Shrimp size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays & tributaries	Open year-round	No size limit	No daily limit
Chesapeake Bay & tidal tributaries	Open year-round	No size limit	No daily limit

Notes

No size or daily limit on brown or white shrimp in Maryland tidal waters.
You must use authorized recreational gear (cast nets up to 10 ft radius, seines, dip nets - see the Saltwater Fishing Regulations gear table).
Printed identically on the Chesapeake Bay table: 'SHRIMP (BROWN, WHITE) | None | Open Year Round | None | Must use authorized gear.'

Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording

Season: Open Year Round
Size: None
Limit: None
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays & tributaries — as printed: “SHRIMP (BROWN, WHITE) | None | Open Year Round | None | Must use authorized gear.”

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

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About the shrimp

Species of crustacean

Litopenaeus setiferus is a species of prawn found along the Atlantic coast of North America and in the Gulf of Mexico. It was the subject of the earliest shrimp fishery in the United States.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Shrimp in Maryland?

No size limit in Maryland state waters.

How many Shrimp can you keep per day in Maryland?

No daily limit.

When is Shrimp season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Shrimp a keeper today?

Shrimp has no size limit today, with no daily limit.