MARYLAND FISHING REPORTS

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Maryland is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, with both freshwater and saltwater fishing available throughout the state. Popular freshwater angling destinations include Deep Creek Lake, the Gunpowder River, and the Patuxent River, while saltwater fishing is popular in areas such as Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Potomac River.

Maryland offers a wide variety of fish species to catch, including striped bass, largemouth bass, blue catfish, crappie, trout, and yellow perch. The best times of year to fish in Maryland vary depending on the species and location, but generally, spring and fall are the most productive seasons. Average seasonal temperatures are around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit in the spring and fall, while summer temperatures can reach the 80s or 90s.

Anglers in Maryland can use a variety of baits and lures, but some popular options include live bait such as minnows and nightcrawlers, as well as artificial lures like crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures. Fly fishing is also popular in some areas, especially for trout and other freshwater species.

Interesting fishing facts about Maryland include the state's record for the largest striped bass caught on rod and reel, which weighed in at over 67 pounds. Additionally, Maryland is home to the annual White Marlin Open, one of the largest and most prestigious fishing tournaments in the world. Overall, Maryland offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities for anglers of all experience levels.

       
Adkins Pond Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp and 6 more species
Battie Mixon Ponds Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and 1 more species
Blairs Valley Lake Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and 5 more species
Broad Branch Largemouth Bass, Bluegill
Broadford Lake Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and 8 more species
Cedarville Pond Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Green Sunfish
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp and 1 more species
Church Creek White Perch
Coursey Pond Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and 7 more species
Culler Lake Great Barracuda, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill
Dalecarlia Reservoir Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp and 2 more species
Dames Quarter Creek Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Davis Branch (historical)
Deep Creek Lake Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and 6 more species
Dogwood Harbor Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder and 4 more species
Dundee Creek Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and 12 more species
Eastern Bay Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Evitts Creek Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Evitts Creek Ponds Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
Fifteenmile Creek Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and 5 more species
Flintstone Creek Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Foundry Branch Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and 11 more species
Frostburg Reservoir Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill and 5 more species
Garrison's Lake Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Catfish and 4 more species
Georges Creek Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Georgetown Reservoir
Gillam Branch (historical) Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp and 2 more species
Hallowing Point Striped Bass, Bluefish, Channel Catfish and 3 more species
Hatton Creek Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and 3 more species
Herring Bay Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder and 3 more species
Hughesville Pond Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
Hunting Creek Lake Albacore, Flounder, Brook Trout and 1 more species
Hutchins Pond Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
Island Creek Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and 6 more species
Jenkins Creek Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Jennings Run Rainbow Trout
Johnsons Pond Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie and 3 more species
Jones Creek Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, White Perch and 1 more species
Killen Pond Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and 9 more species
Lake Artemesia Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill
Lake Chambers Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie and 1 more species
Lake Como Largemouth Bass
Lake Habeeb Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish and 3 more species
Langrells Creek Striped Bass, White Perch
Little Owens Creek Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass and 11 more species
Maddox Branch Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp and 2 more species
Madison Bay Striped Bass, Flounder, White Perch and 3 more species
McMillan Reservoir
Nan Cove Striped Bass, Bluefish, Blue Catfish and 4 more species
North Branch Potomac River Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and 5 more species
Orchard Pond Rainbow Trout
Patapsco River Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass and 10 more species
Piney Branch Largemouth Bass, Bluegill
Piscataway Creek Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and 7 more species
Potomac River Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and 13 more species
Potomac River Reservoir
Saint Marys Lake Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie and 2 more species
Saint Peters Creek Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Sand Spring Run Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Savage River Reservoir Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Sideling Hill Creek Put and Take Area Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Snowy Creek Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Somers Cove Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Town Creek Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Transquaking River Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and 6 more species
Tyler Cove Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 6 more species
Washington Aqueduct
Webster Cove Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Wesley Branch Striped Bass
Wetipquin Creek Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Drum and 7 more species
Wheatley Reservoir Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie and 3 more species
Wills Creek Rainbow Trout