Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 (all groupers combined)Counts toward the Grouper species (1 combined) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
MD Atlantic table lists 'grouper species' without enumerating; guide says see detailed regulations.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Small brown grouper with 3–5 dark dots along the dorsal base. More on the graysby page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for graysby in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many graysby can you keep in Maryland?
1 (all groupers combined). Counts toward the Grouper species (1 combined) aggregate.
When is graysby season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland graysby 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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