FISHING REGULATIONS OCEAN CITY MARYLAND
ATLANTIC AND COASTAL BAYS OCEAN CITY MARYLAND

Fishing Regulations Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Waters

Maryland Coastal Bays Recreational Crabbing Regulations.
 

 

PLEASE NOTE   !!!!!!!!!!!   Maryland NOW REQUIRES a Fishing Lisense for the
Coastal Waters and Bays of Maryland... that's correct... Ocean City Maryland and
Assateague Island and the associated bays it is now required for a fishing license
.

YOU and do this ONLINE... and print it out.  Click HeRe for Online Registration.

Following is the fee schedule for 2011:
 
Senior License (year round) - $5.00
Resident License (year round) - $15.00
Resident License (7-day) - $6.00
Non-resident (year round) - $22.50
Non- resident (7-day) - $12.00
Pleasure Boat Decal (covers everyone on boat - year round) - $50.00
Commercial Fishing Pier License (year round) - $290.00
 
No license is required for:
Boat decal passengers
Those fishing in "free fishing" areas
Those fishing from their waterfront properties
Anglers under 16 years old
Anglers fishing on a licensed charter, party or guide boat
Anglers fishing commercially under a valid license
 
For more information, log onto www.dnr.state.md.us 
 
Please follow this link for  questions Maryland Department of Natural Resources.