Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
2021 Summer Flounder Fishery — Effective 1/1/2021
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the season, catch
limit, and minimum size for the 2021 summer flounder fishery.
SEASON
The season is open January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
RECREATIONAL MINIMUM SIZE AND CATCH LIMIT
- 16.5 inches
- 4 fish/person/day
COMMERCIAL MINIMUM SIZE
- Hook and Line: 16.5 inches.
- Gear other than Hook and Line: 14 inches.
WHY THIS IS NECESSARY
This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s
Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
This applies to all individuals who catch summer flounder recreationally or commercially.
EFFECTIVE TIME AND DATE
This notice is effective at 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2021.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.12
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