Official Phoenix Bass Fishing League Rules

Off Limits: Standard MLF5 off limits plus 50 yards either side of the fish release area, including the entire Marina area. (Breakwater Point to the Dirt Point) Plus you cannot go past a straight line from Point Lookout, Maryland and Smith Point, Virginia into the Chesapeake Bay. Fishing License: Maryland and Virginia licenses do reciprocate and may be purchased at majorleaguefishing.com/fishing-license, however fishing above the Woodrow Wilson Bridge does require a D.C. license. All anglers fishing Maryland waters must be prepared to present a valid drivers license or some sort of picture ID along with fishing license. Anglers who are fishing tidal freshwater in Potomac River for the MLF5 tournament may purchase a Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing License (non-residents, $12 for 7 day and $22.50 for all year; residents, $6 for 7 day and $15 all year). Anglers who purchase this license will be able to fish Maryland's tidal freshwater, Virginia's tidal freshwater, as well as waters managed by Potomac River Fisheries Commission. Anglers who want to fish D.C. waters for bass, must purchase a fishing license from D.C. *D.C. Waters: A U.S. Coast Guard state boating course and D.C. license is required when fishing D.C. waters. This free safety course can be taken online at www.boatus.org. Catch Limits: Boater 5, Co-Angler 3; Size Limit: 12"