§ 4–614
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-614 (2026)
Title 4. Fish and Fisheries
Subtitle 6. Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Fishing and Fisheries in Nontidal Waters
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(a)
(1)
The Department shall adopt regulations to establish fishing areas where a trout stamp is required.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person may not fish or possess trout in an area established in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the person first obtains a trout stamp in addition to an angler’s license.
(3)
A trout stamp is not required of the following:
(i)
A holder of a lifetime complimentary angler’s license issued under § 4–607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;
(ii)
A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under § 4–217 of this title;
(iii)
Any resident serving in the uniformed services while on leave in the State, during the resident’s leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order; or
(iv)
A person under 16 years of age.
(4)
The stamp may be obtained from the Department or an authorized agent of the Department.
(b)
A person is not required to have a trout stamp to possess trout taken from:
(1)
Any privately owned lake or pond that is stocked with trout artificially propagated by commercial hatcheries or purchased from persons licensed to sell fish; or
(2)
Any fee fishing lake or pond operated under § 4–11A–20 of this title.
(c)
The following annual trout stamp fees shall apply:
(1)
Resident……………………………………………………………… $20
(2)
Nonresident…………………………………………………..…..…. $30