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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.
To help protect our nation’s fisheries for future generations, Maryland has it’s own set of unique fishing rules and regulations. Always check for fishing regulation updates or changes before each trip since rules are subject to change.
When state fishing rules dictate that a certain fish species must be released or when that is the intent of the angler from the outset, it is important to know catch and release best practices to help increase the chances of survival. Use circle hooks, minimize handling, use a dehooking device, and avoid contact with the fish’s gills.
Maryland has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations
Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.
Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources site.
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