SlotGaugeCheck a catchWalleye regulations in Maryland
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Walleye size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay & tidal tributaries | Open year-round | 15 inch minimum | 5 per person per day |
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 15 inches
- Limit
- Daily—5
- Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries — as printed
- “Walleye | 15 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—5 | Cannot be used as bait.”
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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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 Walleye in Maryland?
15 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Walleye can you keep per day in Maryland?
5 per person per day.
When is Walleye season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Walleye a keeper today?
A walleye is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 5.