Maryland Fishing License
Issued by Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing in Maryland
Maryland is Chesapeake Bay country. The Bay is the most important striped bass nursery on the East Coast — trolling, jigging, and live-lining produce cow rockfish into the fall. The Susquehanna Flats run a famous spring catch-and-release stripers fishery. The Choptank and other tidal rivers hold white perch, blue catfish, and seatrout. Out west, Deep Creek Lake gives up walleye and smallmouth, and the Savage and Youghiogheny are wild trout streams.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Non-Tidal (Freshwater) Annual | $32.00 |
| Resident Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport | $15.00 |
| Resident Senior Consolidated | $12.00 |
| Resident Trout Stamp | $20.00 |
| Non-Resident Non-Tidal Or reciprocal for state of residence, whichever is greater | $55.00 |
| Non-Resident Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport (Annual) | $22.50 |
| Non-Resident Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport (7-Day) | $12.00 |
| Non-Resident Trout Stamp | $30.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website before purchasing.
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