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
Tan-gray with small dark dot clusters; broom-tail streamers on big fish. More on the scamp grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for scamp grouper in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many scamp grouper can you keep in Maryland?
1 (all groupers combined). Counts toward the Grouper species (1 combined) aggregate.
When is scamp grouper season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland scamp grouper 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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