Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 per angler per day (in addition to the 1-shark aggregate)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Circle hooks required; fins must stay naturally attached.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Maryland?
1 per angler per day (in addition to the 1-shark aggregate).
When is bonnethead season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland bonnethead rule?
Source: MD DNR 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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