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Fishing regulations at Lake Placid, 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 May 3rd, 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 Lake Placid fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jacksmith4528 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @dan1371 reported a nice Yellow perch.
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