If you are an angler, you should know that Maryland will have Free Fishing Days the first two Saturdays in June– June 3rd & June 10th, and July 4.
During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State of Maryland for recreational purposes without an angler’s license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but will otherwise observe all other fishing laws and regulations.
Other than those special Free Fishing Days, there are specific areas in Maryland that are designated as License Free Fishing Areas, throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay and one nontidal location. You are required to observe all fishing laws and regulations. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license in designated tidal license free fishing areas, you may register online.
There aren’t any License Free fishing areas in Montgomery County, but you can see a list of license free locations in other counties on the following page: License Free Fishing Areas
Anyone under 16 years of age is allowed to fish without a license.
Happy angling!!