Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Pale body evenly covered in bright red spots — the 'strawberry grouper'. More on the red hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Red hind in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for red hind in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many red hind can you keep in Maryland?
1 (all groupers combined). Counts toward the Grouper species (1 combined) aggregate.
When is red hind season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland red hind 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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