Summer Flounder regulations in Maryland

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A summer flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 17.5 inches, with a daily limit of 4.

Summer Flounder size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic Ocean & coastal bays	Open year-round	16 inch minimum (January 1 – May 31); 17.5 inch minimum (June 1 – December 31)	4 per person per day
Chesapeake Bay & tidal tributaries	Open year-round	16 inch minimum (January 1 – May 31); 17.5 inch minimum (June 1 – December 31)	4 per person per day

Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: Jan. 1–May 31: 16 inches; June 1–Dec. 31: 17-1/2 inches
Limit: Daily—4
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed: “Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Jan. 1–May 31: 16 inches; June 1–Dec. 31: 17-1/2 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—4”
Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries — as printed: “Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Jan. 1–May 31: 16 inches; June 1–Dec. 31: 17-1/2 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—4”

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

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About the summer flounder

Species of fish

The summer flounder or fluke is a marine flatfish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of the United States and Canada. It is especially abundant in waters from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, not Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Summer Flounder in Maryland?

16 inch minimum (January 1 – May 31); 17.5 inch minimum (June 1 – December 31) in Maryland state waters.

How many Summer Flounder can you keep per day in Maryland?

4 per person per day.

When is Summer Flounder season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Summer Flounder a keeper today?

A summer flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 17.5 inches, with a daily limit of 4.