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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
Reminder: 2020-2021 Recreational Oyster Rules
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources establishes the rules for the
recreational oyster season, days of the week that an individual may catch oysters, catch limits,
and catch times.
- Seasons
- The recreational oyster season is open from October 1, 2020 through and including
March 31, 2021.
- The season is closed on all other dates.
- Daily Catch Limits
- The recreational catch limit is 100 oysters per person per day.
- Days of the Week
- An individual may catch oysters for recreational purposes only on Tuesday, Friday,
and Saturday.
- Catch Times
- An individual may catch oysters for recreational purposes only from sunrise to noon.
WHERE THESE RULES APPLY
All open oyster harvest areas. Oyster harvest areas are submerged ground where an individual is
allowed to catch oysters. “Oyster harvest area” does not include an area leased for aquaculture, restricted by the Maryland Department of the Environment, or designated as a submerged aquatic
vegetation protection zone, harvest reserve area, or sanctuary.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
Anyone who catches oysters for recreational purposes. These rules do not apply to individuals legally harvesting oysters from an aquaculture lease..
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.04.11G
Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio
Secretary of Natural Resources
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