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
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep-drop grouper; juveniles wear white pearl spots. More on the snowy grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Snowy grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for snowy grouper in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many snowy grouper can you keep in Maryland?
1 (all groupers combined). Counts toward the Grouper species (1 combined) aggregate.
When is snowy grouper season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
What is the Maryland record snowy grouper?
66 lb, Norfolk Canyon (2012).
How current is this Maryland snowy 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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