New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🇺🇸

Maryland (MD) Fishing License

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
United States
4
License Types
$15.00
From (Resident)
$22.50
From (Non-Resident)
Under 16
Fish Free
ℹ️
Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official Maryland Department of Natural Resources website before purchasing.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
Annual Tidal/Chesapeake Bay License 🌊 Saltwater Annual $15.00 $22.50
Annual Combo License 🎣 Combo Annual $30.50 $45.00
7-Day Non-Resident Freshwater 💧 Freshwater 7-Day N/A $14.00

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in Maryland

Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is one of the most productive estuaries in the world, offering striped bass (rockfish), bluefish, and crabbing. Inland trout streams in Western Maryland are outstanding.