Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
Smoothhound sharks have no catch limit under the MD shark regulation.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small gray shark with flat pavement teeth — it gums, not bites. More on the smooth dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for smooth dogfish in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many smooth dogfish can you keep in Maryland?
No bag limit.
When is smooth dogfish season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
What is the Maryland record smooth dogfish?
18 lb, Isle of Wight shoals southeast of Ocean City (2022).
How current is this Maryland smooth dogfish 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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