Maryland SB755 establishes new striped bass recreational fishing seasons and regulations.

Maryland SB755 modifies striped bass recreational fishing regulations by establishing specific seasons and catch limits. It mandates the Department of Natural Resources to set a trophy season with two periods in late April and one period in late April or early May, starting in 2027. During the trophy season, anglers cannot catch or possess striped bass under a certain length. The bill also sets a recreational catch and release season for striped bass, limiting the number of fish per day and the use of certain bait.

Maryland SB755 establishes new striped bass recreational fishing seasons and regulations.

Maryland SB755 modifies striped bass recreational fishing regulations by establishing specific seasons and catch limits. It mandates the Department of Natural Resources to set a trophy season with two periods in late April and one period in late April or early May, starting in 2027. During the trophy season, anglers cannot catch or possess striped bass under a certain length. The bill also sets a recreational catch and release season for striped bass, limiting the number of fish per day and the use of certain bait.