Best fishing in Maryland
62 fishing spots · 62 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · in season
Explore the best fishing in Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 62 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dogwood Harbor
Dogwood Harbor is a small fishing village located in Tilghman Island, Maryland. The area is well known for its abundance of striped bass, bluefish, and flounder. Other popular…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
L⛰
#2
Lake Artemesia
Lake Artemesia is a 38-acre man-made lake located in College Park, Maryland. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, channel…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#3
Tyler Cove
Tyler Cove fishing area is located in Maryland, USA, and is a popular destination for anglers due to the variety of fish species present. The area is home to largemouth bass…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
T⛰
#4
Town Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Cloudy · 60°F
Town Creek Fishing Area is a popular destination for anglers in Maryland. The creek is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and…
Why 57: live conditions (good)
57Solid
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#5
Snowy Creek
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Scattered Showers · 57°F · 7 mph wind
Snowy Creek Fishing Area is located in Oakland, Maryland and has a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Nearby…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#6
Piscataway Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
Piscataway Creek is a great fishing area in Maryland where you can catch largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, and yellow perch. Nearby activities include hiking, boating…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#7
Savage River Reservoir
Good
· Water 55°F · cold, sluggish· Scattered Showers · 59°F
The Savage River Reservoir in Maryland is a popular fishing area known for its abundance of smallmouth bass, walleye, and trout. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and camping nearby…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#8
Broadford Lake
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Scattered Showers · 57°F · 7 mph wind
Broadford Lake is a popular fishing spot in Garrett County, Maryland. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#9
Herring Bay
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
Herring Bay is a popular fishing area in Maryland, USA. The bay is home to a variety of fish species, including striped bass, bluefish, white perch, catfish, and croaker. Nearby…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#10
Jones Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 67°F
Jones Creek is a popular fishing destination in Maryland, USA. Anglers gather to catch various species of fish such as striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and largemouth…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#11
Lake Chambers
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers · 64°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Chambers is a 103-acre fishing area located near the town of Pocomoke City, Maryland. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#12
Patapsco River
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
The Patapsco River in Maryland is a popular fishing spot for anglers, with a variety of fish species available including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and rainbow…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#13
Wetipquin Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 69°F
Wetipquin Creek is an ideal fishing spot in Maryland. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, and bluegill. The area offers…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
Fishing in Maryland
Maryland has 62 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing in Maryland
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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