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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. Effective at 12:01 a.m. July 4, 2025:
Season
- The recreational oyster season is open from October 1, 2025 through and including March 31, 2026.
- The season is closed on all other dates.
Daily Catch Limit
The recreational catch limit is 100 oysters per person per day.
Days of the Week
An individual may catch oysters for recreational purposes only from Monday through Saturday.
Catch Times
An individual may catch oysters for recreational purposes 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
Contact for Further Information:
Fishing and Boating Services at 410-260-8302
Josh Kurtz
Secretary, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
All public notices can be found on the DNR Fishing and Boating Services Public Notices page.
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