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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Yellow Perch (nontidal) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland nontidal waters (statewide; special areas differ) | Open year-round | 9 inch minimum | 5 per person per day |
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 9 inches (rivers and streams); none (lakes and ponds)
- Limit
- Rivers and streams Daily—5 / Possession—10; lakes and ponds Daily—10 / Possession—20
- Inland waters — as printed
- “YELLOW PERCH | Nontidal rivers and streams | 9 inches | Daily—5 / Possession—10; Nontidal lakes and ponds | None | Daily—10 / Possession—20”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the yellow perch
Species of freshwater fish
The yellow perch, commonly referred to as perch, striped perch, American perch or preacher is a freshwater ray-finned fish from the perch family Percidae, native to much of central North America, particularly the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River basin and the Upper Mississippi River catchment. It was first described in 1814 by Samuel Latham Mitchill from New York, and is closely related and morphologically similar to the European perch, and is sometimes considered a subspecies of its European counterpart.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Yellow Perch (nontidal) in Maryland?
9 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Yellow Perch (nontidal) can you keep per day in Maryland?
5 per person per day.
When is Yellow Perch (nontidal) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Yellow Perch (nontidal) a keeper today?
A yellow perch (nontidal) is a keeper today if it measures at least 9 inches, with a daily limit of 5.