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Maryland DNR

Maryland state flag logo alongside the Maryland Department of Natural Resources logo, representing the state agency responsible for natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation.
Logos of the State of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, highlighting the agency that manages fishing, crabbing, wildlife, and natural resources statewide.

Wes Moore, Governor

Josh Kurtz, Secretary

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Avenue, B-2
Annapolis, MD 21401-2352
410-260-8300
800-688-3467
Learn about fishing rules, seasons, and resources on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries page.
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Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission

This commission is comprised of individuals from across the state who represent the interests of various recreational fishing constituencies. Information related to the commission is available on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries website.

Commissioners

Jason Andrick
Vice-Chairperson
Trout Unlimited, Coldwater Fisheries

Steve Burleson
Tidal, Marine Fisheries

Gary Dembo
Nontidal, Tidal, Marine Fisheries

Beverly Fleming
Marine and Ocean Surf Fisheries, Assateague Mobile Sportsfishermen's Association

Sewell Frey
Aquaculture Industry

Edward Green
Tidal Fisheries,
Charter Boat Captain

Letha Grimes
Nontidal / Coldwater Fisheries

Sonny Gwin
Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission Liaison

Jesse Howe
Tidal Fisheries

Roger Krone
Tidal Fisheries

Scott Lenox
Chairperson
Marine Fisheries

Eric Packard
Nontidal, Tidal Fisheries

David M. Sutherland
Marine Conservation and Economics

Chad Tokowicz
Tidal, Nontidal, Coldwater Fisheries

Roger Trageser
Nontidal, Tidal Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass Fisheries, Maryland Bass Nation

Dan Walsh
Tidal Fisheries, Heroes on the Water

James Wommack
Tidal, Marine Fisheries

Rules are subject to change. It is the angler's responsibility to know and abide by all rules. For statutes see the Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. For regulations see the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 08. Maryland statutes and regulations can be found at the following web sites:

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This program receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you need more information, please write to:

Office of Fair Practice
Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Ave., C-3 - Annapolis MD 21401
Telephone: (410) 260-8058
Email

Office of Civil Rights
Dept. of Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C., 20240

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