[The Rockfish]

I was under the impression that I could fish the bay/tributaries in MD with my VA saltwater lisence (and vice versa). Is this true?

Thanks-

 

[Joey]

True both ways. As long as you carry a Tidal/Bay Sport (for MD) or Saltwater (for Va) designation on your license then you are permitted to fish the Chesapeake Bay and all of it's tributaries. Be careful on the Potomac though, above the Woodrow Wilson Bridge you will need a D.C. license.

Check out the Va MRC licensing page here
http://www.mrc.state.va.us/recfishh&l_licensing.htm

 

[The Rockfish]

Very cool - thanks!

 

[Joey]

no problem.

 

[Rugger]

Thanks, Joey, you just saved me quite a bit of money since I was planning on buying an out-of-state MD license this weekend when I had already bought my $7.50 VA license.

Bob

 

[Ray Martinelli]

What does a MD Fish Lic. cost? Out of state?

 

[Joey]

$ 14.00 for a full season non resident tidal/bay sport license.

Here's a MD DNR link with all other fishery license prices.

http://dnrweb.dnr.state.md.us/download/dnrf3.pdf

 

[Ray Martinelli]

Do you need a fishing lisence to fish saltwater? Interested in the Ocean City area.

 

[Joey]

You don't need a fishing license to fish the coastal side of MD, however the regulations are different from the bay. See below link.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/regulations/coastalbaysregulati ons.html


Licenses are only required for freshwater and the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. And if you fish for freshwater trout, an additional trout stamp is required.

 

[Ray Martinelli]

Joey,
Thanks, you are a great explainer!! I am
planning a trip to Ocean City,Md in May and
just wanted to be sure!
Thanks again.