Are you ready to get your freshwater MD fishing license so that you can spend a day fishing for chain pickerel on Dundee Creek at Gunpowder Falls State Park? Or, maybe you plan to purchase a saltwater fishing license and spend the day on Chesapeake Bay fishing for white perch. Whichever it is, we have the Maryland fishing license information you need here.
In Maryland, everyone 16 or older must have a license to sportfish/crab unless they qualify for an exemption. In addition, if you are a saltwater angler, you’ll also need to register with the Maryland Saltwater Angler Registration if it’s required in the particular area where you plan to fish.
There are several ways you can fish for free without a license in the state of Maryland. Here are some of the most common exemptions to the Maryland fishing license requirement:
Depending on where you live, the type of fishing you plan to do and for how long, you may have several options when it comes to your Maryland fishing license, which all have different fees.
The easiest way to buy your Maryland fishing license is online through the Department of Natural Resources website’s COMPASS portal. From the site, you can purchase a license, reprint a license and even register as a saltwater angler.
You can also purchase a fishing license in person at a local license agent. There are over 250 license agents in the state for you to choose from. Lastly, you can buy your Maryland fishing license by mail. An application is available at the Department of Natural Resources website.
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Maryland has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations
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Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources site.
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