Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 4-601
“Angling” means catching or attempting to catch fish by hook and line, with the line held in hand, attached to a pole or rod held in hand, or attended in a manner that the fish voluntarily takes bait or lure in its mouth.
Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2011, c. 65, § 1, eff. April 12, 2011.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 112.