License RequirementsMaryland and Virginia require fishing licenses to fish in the Chesapeake Bay. Both states also have established limits on the size and number of fish that may be kept. These regulations vary according to the species of fish. Please select from the list below to see Maryland or Virginia's recreational fishing regulations and licensing requirements.
Maryland Fishing License Requirements
Maryland Recreational Fishing Regulations
Virginia Fishing License Requirements
Virginia Recreational Fishing Regulations | 
