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Fishing regulations at Chester River, MD
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Fishing regulations in Maryland can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No closed season. No size limit.
Possession limit = 10 channel catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Chester River fishing
- Channel catfish - 101 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 26 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 87 members reported to have caught this fish
- @dylan-gott reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @dominickpisapia reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @rudydraper reported a nice Bluegill.
- @rudydraper reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @JfBassin reported a nice Rainbow trout.
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