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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Walleye (nontidal) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland nontidal waters (statewide; special areas differ) | Open year-round | 15 inch minimum | 5 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' season. 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
- 15 inches year round (Potomac River: 20 inch maximum Jan 1–Apr 15 in the mainstem; Deep Creek Lake: 18–21 inch protected slot)
- Limit
- Daily—5 Possession—10
- Inland waters — as printed
- “WALLEYE | 15 inches year round, except in Potomac River and Deep Creek Lake … | Open year round—Except on Deep Creek Lake and the Youghiogheny River downstream of Route 42 bridge where it is closed from March 1 through April 15 | Daily—5 Possession—10”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the walleye
Species of fish
The walleye, also called the walleyed pike, yellow pike, yellow pikeperch or yellow pickerel, is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the Northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European zander, also known as the pikeperch. The walleye is sometimes called the yellow walleye to distinguish it from the blue walleye, which is a color morph that was once found in the southern Ontario and Quebec regions, but is now presumed extinct. However, recent genetic analysis of a preserved (frozen) 'blue walleye' sample suggests that the blue and yellow walleye were simply phenotypes within the same species and do not merit separate taxonomic classification.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Walleye (nontidal) in Maryland?
15 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Walleye (nontidal) can you keep per day in Maryland?
5 per person per day.
When is Walleye (nontidal) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Walleye (nontidal) a keeper today?
A walleye (nontidal) is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 5.