Spot regulations in Maryland

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Spot has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.

Spot size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic Ocean & coastal bays	Open year-round	No size limit	50 per person per day
Chesapeake Bay & tidal tributaries	Open year-round	No size limit	50 per person per day

Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: Daily—50
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed: “Spot | None | Open Year Round | Daily—50”
Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries — as printed: “Spot | None | Open Year Round | Daily—50”

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

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About the spot

Species of fish

The spot ,Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill. It is the only species in the genus Leiostomus. Spot are frequently caught by recreational anglers and are good to eat.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Spot in Maryland?

No size limit in Maryland state waters.

How many Spot can you keep per day in Maryland?

50 per person per day.

When is Spot season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Spot a keeper today?

Spot has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.