Weakfish regulations in Maryland

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Weakfish size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic Ocean & coastal bays	Open year-round	13 inch minimum	1 per person per day
Chesapeake Bay & tidal tributaries	Open year-round	13 inch minimum	1 per person per day

Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 13 inches
Limit: Daily—1
Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays — as printed: “Weakfish | 13 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—1”
Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries — as printed: “Weakfish | 13 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—1”

Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the weakfish

Genus of fishes

Cynoscion is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family, Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. These fish are found off the coasts of North and South America in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. Many fish in this genus have been given the common name weakfish.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Weakfish in Maryland?

13 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.

How many Weakfish can you keep per day in Maryland?

1 per person per day.

When is Weakfish season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Weakfish a keeper today?

A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with a daily limit of 1.