Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
Maryland's snapper-grouper 'other species' rule — 20 combined per day (snappers, porgies, grunts and similar reef species), max 10 of any one species.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Deep-drop rose snapper with a yellow eye. More on the silk snapper 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 silk snapper in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many silk 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 silk snapper season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
How current is this Maryland silk 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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