Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
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Hammer's front edge scalloped with lobes. More on the scalloped hammerhead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for scalloped hammerhead in Maryland?
78 in FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many scalloped hammerhead 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 scalloped hammerhead season in Maryland?
Open year-round except May 15-Jul 15. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Maryland record scalloped hammerhead?
266.5 lb, Washington Canyon (2012).
How current is this Maryland scalloped hammerhead 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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