Public Notice: 2022 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
2022 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery - Effective April 15, 2022 


WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the recreational season, catch limit, and minimum size for black sea bass. Effective 12:01 a.m. April 15, 2022:

  • The season is open May 15, 2022 through December 11, 2022. It is closed all other dates.
  • Anglers may keep up to 15 black sea bass per person per day.
  • The minimum size is 13 inches.

WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan.

WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS   

This applies to all individuals who catch black sea bass recreationally.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.21

Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio
Secretary of Natural Resources

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