Beta · Chesapeake Bay region

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Straight answers on Chesapeake fishing seasons, sizes, creel limits, and licenses — for Maryland and Virginia waters. Ask it like you'd ask the guy at the bait shop.

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This is a beta test. Regulation data comes from a small starter set for a handful of species (striped bass, blue crab, summer flounder, spot, croaker) in Maryland and Virginia, and hasn't been independently verified against the latest official rules. It is not a substitute for official rules. Always confirm current regulations with the Maryland DNR or Virginia Marine Resources Commission before you fish. Found something wrong? Use the feedback buttons below each answer.