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MD Sets 2015 Sea Bass Regulations

Friday, February 27, 2015

The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources, pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulation 08.02.05.21F, announces the season, catch limit, and minimum size for the recreational black sea bass fishery for 2015, effective 12:01 a.m. February 28, 2015.

The season will be open May 15, 2015 through September 18, 2015 and October 18, 2015 through December 31, 2015. The season is closed all other dates in 2015.
Anglers may keep up to 15 black sea bass per person per day.
The minimum size is 12.5 inches.