On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:41 -0500, John H
wrote:

Even if you possess a Maryland Bay License or are fishing in one of
the state's Free Fishing areas, sport fishermen will still need to
register with NOAA.

That's interesting. Apparently Maryland isn't going to contribute to
the database using their state system.

It costs $25 by the way - in addition to your normal license or
permit. And it won't allow you to fish in adjoining states either -
at least in salt water it won't because it's not reciprocal.