Fish Identification

No minimum size*, creel 2* in aggregate
Angler Award Size 21“

No minimum size*, creel 2* in aggregate
Angler Award Size 12“

Black Crappie n

No minimum size, creel 15
open year round
Angler Award Size 15“

Black Sea Bassnn

Check website for updates
Angler Award Size 20“

Black Drum nn

16“ minimum, creel 1
Angler Award Size 48“

American Eel nnn

6“ Minimum creel 25

36“ minimum, creel 1
Angler Award Size 40“

Channel Catfish nn

No size limits,
nontidal creel limit – 5; no tidal creel limit
Angler Award Size 30“

Chain Pickerelnn

14“ minimum, creel 5 (nontidal); 10 (tidal)
Angler Award Size 24“

No minimum size*; creel 2* in aggregate
Angler Award Size 20“

12“ minimum*, creel 5**
except 15“ 3/1–6/15
Angler Award Size 21“

30“ minimum, creel 2
Angler Award Size 38“

12“ minimum, creel 5**
except 15“ 3/1-6/15
Angler Award Tidal & Nontidal Size 20“

Striped Bass (rockfish)nnn

See striped bass section for size,
creel and season regulations
Angler Award Nontidal Award Size 36“
Angler Award Chesapeake & Coast Size 40“

Yellow Perch nn

9“ minimum, creel 10 (tidal); no minimum size or creel in nontidal lakes except creel of 10 in Deep Ck. Lake.
Angler Award Size 14“

Bluefishnn

8“ minimum, creel 10
Angler Award Size 34“

15“ minimum, (20“ max from Jan. 1–April 15), creel 5
Angler Award Size 26“

White Perchnnn

No minimum size or limit if caught hook & line; 8“ minimum if caught with any other gear
Angler Award Size 13“

Red Drumnn
(channel bass,puppy drum)

18“ minimum & 27“ max slot limit, creel 1
Angler Award Size 36“, Catch & Release Only

Croaker (hardhead)nn

9“ minimum, creel limit 25
Angler Award Size 18“

Summer Flounder (fluke)nn

Check website for updates
Angler Award Size 24“

Scup (porgy) n

8“ minimum, creel 50

Spotted Seatroutnn

14“ minimum, creel 10
Angler Award Size 24“

Tautog n

Check website for updates.
Angler Award Size 24“

Spanish Mackerelnn

14“ minimum, creel 15
Angler Award Size 22“

Weakfishnn

13“ minimum, creel 1
Angler Award Size 24“