Free Fishing ​Options for fishing in Maryland without a fishing license Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement. The first option is there are specific areas in Maryland that are designated License Free Fishing Areas throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay and one nontidal location. You are required to observe all fishing laws and regulations. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license…