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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) | Open year-round | 20 inch minimum | 2 in aggregate per day |
Notes
- 20 inch minimum here versus 18 inches in other nontidal lakes and ponds; no over-30-inch restriction is printed for this lake.
- Youghiogheny River Lake is the reservoir shared with Pennsylvania and has its own table that overrides the statewide nontidal limits.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- 20 inches
- Limit
- Daily—2 in aggregate
- Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed
- “STRIPED BASS AND HYBRID STRIPED BASS | 20 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—2 in aggregate | Cannot be used as bait.”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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Major river in the Eastern United States
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?
20 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?
2 in aggregate per day.
When is Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?
A striped bass and hybrid striped bass (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 20 inches, with a daily limit of 2.