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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Striped Bass (Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River and Northeast River) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River & Northeast River | June 1 – July 31, September 1 – December 5 | 19–24 inch slot | 1 fish per person per day |
Notes
- This area has its own calendar: unlike the main Bay, there is NO May harvest here - the Flats and everything upstream of the Abbey Point to Worton Point line are closed to all striped bass fishing (even catch-and-release) April 1 through May 31.
- March 1-31: catch-and-release only on the Flats, lower Susquehanna (below the Lapidum/Twin Rocks/Tomes Wharf line) and Northeast River; stinger hooks prohibited, barbless hooks when trolling, max 6 trolling lines.
- August 1-31: closed to all striped bass fishing (no targeting). Dec 6-31 and Jan 1-Feb 28: catch-and-release only.
- Striped bass must be landed whole; no possession midnight-5 a.m.; non-offset circle hooks with bait; eels may not be used as bait Dec 6-May 15 and Aug 1-31.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Catch-and-release only Jan 1–Feb 28 and Mar 1–31 (Flats/lower river/Northeast River); CLOSED (no targeting) Apr 1–May 31 and Aug 1–31; harvest June 1–July 31 and Sept 1–Dec 5; catch-and-release only Dec 6–31
- Size
- Must be at least 19" and cannot exceed 24"
- Limit
- 1 fish per person per day
- Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River & Northeast River — as printed
- “APR. 1–MAY 31, 2026 | All waters upstream of a line from Abbey Point to Worton Point closed to striped bass fishing. | CLOSED | No targeting. Attempting to catch striped bass is illegal during this time period.”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the striped bass
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Striped Bass (Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River and Northeast River) in Maryland?
19–24 inch slot in Maryland state waters.
How many Striped Bass (Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River and Northeast River) can you keep per day in Maryland?
1 fish per person per day.
When is Striped Bass (Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River and Northeast River) season in Maryland?
June 1 – July 31, September 1 – December 5.
Is my Striped Bass (Susquehanna Flats, Lower Susquehanna River and Northeast River) a keeper today?
A striped bass (susquehanna flats, lower susquehanna river and northeast river) is a keeper today if it measures between 19 and 24 inches, with a daily limit of 1.