Walleye and Hybrids (Youghiogheny River Lake) regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A walleye and hybrids (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 6.
Walleye and Hybrids (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
| Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) | May 2 – March 14 | 15 inch minimum | 6 in aggregate per day |
Notes
- Closed March 15 through May 1; 6-fish limit here versus 5 statewide.
- 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
- Jan. 1–March 14 and May 2–Dec. 31
- Size
- 15 inches
- Limit
- Daily—6 in aggregate
- Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed
- “WALLEYE AND HYBRIDS | 15 inches | Jan. 1–March 14 and May 2–Dec. 31 | Daily—6 in aggregate | Cannot be used as bait.”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Walleye and Hybrids (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?
15 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Walleye and Hybrids (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?
6 in aggregate per day.
When is Walleye and Hybrids (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?
May 2 – March 14.
Is my Walleye and Hybrids (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?
A walleye and hybrids (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 6.