Best fishing in Maryland
62 fishing spots · 62 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-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
P⛰
#2
Piscataway Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 77°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 88: species variety
88Elite
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#3
Snowy Creek
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 67°F · 5 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 88: species variety
88Elite
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#4
Town Creek
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 72°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 88: species variety
88Elite
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#5
Broadford Lake
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 67°F · 5 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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#6
Herring Bay
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 78°F · 5 mph wind
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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#7
Jones Creek
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Patchy Smoke · 78°F · 5 mph wind
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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#8
Lake Artemesia
Fair
· Water 82°F · a bit warm· Stained · 28 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
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
L⛰
#9
Lake Chambers
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Partly Cloudy · 76°F · 10 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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
O⛰
#10
Oxon Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 80°F
Oxon Creek Fishing Area is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It is a popular destination for anglers due to its variety of fish species, including…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
O⛰
#11
Oxon Run
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 80°F
The Oxon Run fishing area in Maryland is located near the Potomac River and offers a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and carp…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#12
Patapsco River
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Patchy Smoke · 78°F · 5 mph wind
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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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#13
Wetipquin Creek
Good
· Low water · fish concentrated· Haze · 77°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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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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