# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 4. Fish and Fisheries

### Subtitle 6. Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Fishing and Fisheries in Nontidal Waters

#### Section 4-614

(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 Sec. 4-607(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle;

    (ii) A person authorized by a disability exemption issued under Sec. 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 Sec. 4-11A-20 of this title.

(c) The following annual trout stamp fees shall apply:

  (1) Resident........................................................................ $20

  (2) Nonresident.................................................................... $30

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)