Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
Size54 in FLFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 shark per vessel per trip (aggregate); shore 1 per dayAggregate: Shark aggregate (1 per vessel/trip)
SeasonOpen year-round except May 15-Jul 15Open today
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Two nearly equal dorsals, yellow-brown cast. More on the lemon shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for lemon shark in Maryland?
54 in FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many lemon shark can you keep in Maryland?
1 shark per vessel per trip (aggregate); shore 1 per day. Aggregate: Shark aggregate (1 per vessel/trip).
When is lemon shark season in Maryland?
Open year-round except May 15-Jul 15. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Maryland lemon shark 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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