SlotGaugeCheck a catchTrout regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Trout size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland nontidal waters (statewide; special areas differ) | Open year-round | None | 2 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' notes/zones. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/freshwater-seasons-sizes-limits
- Put-and-Take areas and Special Trout Management Areas have their own limits and seasons.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Daily—2 in aggregate Possession—4 in aggregate
- Inland waters — as printed
- “TROUT—STATEWIDE (ALL SPECIES OF TROUT) | None | Open Year Round | Daily—2 in aggregate Possession—4 in aggregate | Different rules apply for Put-and-Take Areas and Special Trout Management Areas.”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the trout
Freshwater fish from subfamily Salmoninae
Trout is a generic common name for numerous species of carnivorous freshwater fishes belonging to the genera Oncorhynchus, Salmo, and Salvelinus, all of which are members of the subfamily Salmoninae in the family Salmonidae. The word trout is also used for some similar-shaped but non-salmonid fish, such as the spotted seatrout/speckled trout.
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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 Trout in Maryland?
None in Maryland state waters.
How many Trout can you keep per day in Maryland?
2 per person per day.
When is Trout season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Trout a keeper today?
Trout has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.