SlotGaugeCheck a catchSunfish regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Sunfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland nontidal waters (statewide; special areas differ) | Open year-round | None | 15 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' aliases. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/freshwater-seasons-sizes-limits
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Daily—15 in aggregate Possession—30 in aggregate
- Inland waters — as printed
- “SUNFISH, INCLUDING BLUEGILLS AND ROCK BASS | None | Open Year Round | Daily—15 in aggregate Possession—30 in aggregate”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the sunfish
Genus of fishes
Lepomis or true sunfish is a genus of North American freshwater fish from the family Centrarchidae in the order Centrarchiformes. The generic name Lepomis derives from the Greek λεπίς ("scale") and πῶμα. The genus' most recognizable species is perhaps the bluegill.
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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 Sunfish in Maryland?
None in Maryland state waters.
How many Sunfish can you keep per day in Maryland?
15 per person per day.
When is Sunfish season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Sunfish a keeper today?
Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 15.