SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpanish Mackerel regulations in Maryland
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Spanish Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Ocean & coastal bays | Open year-round | 14 inch minimum | 15 per person per day |
| Chesapeake Bay & tidal tributaries | Open year-round | 14 inch minimum | 15 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' notes (Chesapeake zone). Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/chesapeake-bay-seasons-sizes-limits
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 14 inches
- Limit
- Daily—15
- Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed
- “Spanish Mackerel | 14 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—15”
- Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries — as printed
- “Spanish Mackerel | 14 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—15”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the spanish mackerel
Species of fish
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, and returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spanish Mackerel in Maryland?
14 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Spanish Mackerel can you keep per day in Maryland?
15 per person per day.
When is Spanish Mackerel season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Spanish Mackerel a keeper today?
A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 14 inches, with a daily limit of 15.