Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
May not be used as bait.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
WeakfishSpots form diagonal rows, not scattered. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Round black spots scattered on back, dorsal and tail; two canine teeth; soft mouth. More on the spotted seatrout page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spotted seatrout in other states12 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spotted seatrout in Maryland?
14 in min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many spotted seatrout can you keep in Maryland?
4.
When is spotted seatrout season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
What is the Maryland record spotted seatrout?
16.4 lb, Roaring Point (1977).
How current is this Maryland spotted seatrout 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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