Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag50
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Maryland state record
2 lbTangier Sound, 1978
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Single dark shoulder spot, forked tail, no barbels. More on the spot page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spot in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spot in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many spot can you keep in Maryland?
50.
When is spot season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
What is the Maryland record spot?
2 lb, Tangier Sound (1978).
How current is this Maryland spot 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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