2025 Maryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing Season
The 2025 Maryland striped bass (Rockfish) season kicks off on May 16th this year. During summer season the Rockfish size and limit will be 19" to 24" and each person can keep (1) one rockfish. Rockfish Season is closed July 16, 2025 - July 31, 2025. We look forward to a great 2025 fishing season in Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay.
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Fish marked in RED have the best chance of being caught.
| Dates | Types of Fish | Rods/Reels & Bait |
|---|---|---|
| February | Rockfish 20lb+ Catch and Release ONLY | No extra charge |
| March | Rockfish 20lb+ Catch and Release ONLY Blue Catfish 10lbs - 50+lbs |
No extra charge |
| April | Blue Catfish 10lbs - 50+lbs | No extra charge |
| May | Rockfish Blue Catfish 5lbs+ |
No extra charge |
| June July |
Rockfish Blue Catfish 5lbs+ Bluefish Croaker Spot Perch |
No extra charge |
| August September |
Rockfish Blue Catfish 5lbs+ Bluefish Spanish Mackerel Croaker Spot Perch |
No extra charge |
| October November December |
Bigger Rockfish | No extra charge |