Md. Code Regs. 08.02.05.19 - Black Bass - Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass

A. Size Limit. The minimum size for black bass is:

(1) 12 inches total length from June 16 through the end of February; and

(2) 15 inches total length from March 1 through June 15.

B. Catch Limit. An individual may not possess more than five black bass.

C. Gear Restrictions.

(1) An individual may not catch black bass in any manner in the tidal waters of the State except with rod or hook and line using natural or artificial baits.

(2) An individual shall immediately return unharmed to the water any black bass caught in a net, seine, or other device while engaged in other fishing.

D. General Prohibitions. Except as provided in COMAR 08.02.14, an individual may not sell, offer to buy or sell, expose for sale, or purchase any black bass at any time.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.05.19

Regulation .19 adopted effective October 20, 1997 (24:21 Md. R. 1447)
Regulation .19B, D amended effective July 16, 2007 (34:14 Md. R. 1245)