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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? White Perch (nontidal) has no size limit today, with no daily limit.
White Perch (nontidal) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nontidal (inland) waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Notes
- No size or creel limit in nontidal waters.
- DNR is considering declaring white perch a species in need of conservation (comment period to Nov 13, 2026) - check for changes.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- None
- Nontidal (inland) waters — as printed
- “WHITE PERCH | None | Open Year Round | None”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the white perch
Species of fish
The white perch is not a true perch but is a fish of the temperate bass family, Moronidae, notable as a food and game fish in eastern North America. In some places it is referred to as "Silver Bass".
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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 White Perch (nontidal) in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many White Perch (nontidal) can you keep per day in Maryland?
No daily limit.
When is White Perch (nontidal) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my White Perch (nontidal) a keeper today?
White Perch (nontidal) has no size limit today, with no daily limit.