Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
Maryland umbrella rule covering all snapper species.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
White gruntGrunt has blue head stripes, no dark spot. Tell them apartNot listed by Maryland: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Pink with yellow horizontal stripes and a diffuse dark spot below the rear dorsal. More on the lane snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Lane snapper in other states10 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for lane snapper in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many lane snapper can you keep in Maryland?
20 aggregate; max 10 of any one species. Counts toward the Snapper species (20 combined, max 10 per species) aggregate.
When is lane snapper season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland lane snapper 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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