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
Lane snapperPink-and-yellow striped, blotch sits mostly above the line. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Reddish sheen, oversized eye, red-edged tail, and a dark blotch touching the lateral line under the rear dorsal. More on the mahogany snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Mahogany snapper in other states6 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for mahogany snapper in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many mahogany 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 mahogany snapper season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland mahogany 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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