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Fishing regulations at Tanyard Branch, 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 23rd, 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 Tanyard Branch fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chain pickerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Dedicatedfisher410 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Easternshore_Kayaker reported a nice Chain pickerel.
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