2017 Maryland Chesapeake Bay Fishing Season
The 2017 Maryland striped bass (rockfish) season kicks off on Saturday April 15th with BIG trophy fish averaging 10-40lbs. During trophy season (April 15 - May 15) rockfish have to be 35" or over and each person can keep (1) one rockfish. After May 16th the rockfish size and limit will change to 20" or over and each person can keep (2) two rockfish. We look forward to a great 2017 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 |
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April May |
BIG TROPHY ROCKFISH Average 20lbs - 40lbs |
No extra charge |
June July |
Rockfish Bluefish Black Drum Croaker Spot Perch |
Black Drum requires additional bait charge |
August September |
Rockfish Bluefish Spanish Mackerel Black Drum Croaker Spot Perch |
No extra charge |
October November December |
Bigger Rockfish | No extra charge |