Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
MD guide notes federal waters and permit requirements apply.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
King mackerelNo vertical bars; wahoo's bars and longer snout. Tell them apartNot listed by Maryland: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Vertical tiger bars that flare after hookup, long beak-like jaw, blade body. More on the wahoo page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Wahoo in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for wahoo in Maryland?
No size limit.
How many wahoo can you keep in Maryland?
2.
When is wahoo season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
What is the Maryland record wahoo?
131 lb, Rockpile (2014).
How current is this Maryland wahoo 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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