SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpiny Dogfish regulations in Maryland
Sharks · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Spiny Dogfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.
Spiny Dogfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland tidal waters (shore or vessel) | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Notes
- No size or creel limit; not counted against the 1-shark approved-list limit.
- Handline or rod and reel only; corrodible non-stainless circle hooks required except with artificial flies/lures. Heads, tails and fins must stay attached through landing. Sale and finning prohibited.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- None
- Maryland tidal waters (shore or vessel) — as printed
- “SPINY DOGFISH | Open Year Round | None | None | None”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the spiny dogfish
Species of shark
The spiny dogfish, spurdog, mud shark, or piked dogfish is one of the best known species of the Squalidae (dogfishes) family of sharks, which is part of the Squaliformes order.
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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 Spiny Dogfish in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Spiny Dogfish can you keep per day in Maryland?
No daily limit.
When is Spiny Dogfish season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Spiny Dogfish a keeper today?
Spiny Dogfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.