JENKINS CREEK
Fishing • Weather • Hydrology
Jenkins Creek is located in Talbot County, Maryland, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The creek is home to a variety of fish species, including striped bass, bluefish, white perch, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, kayaking, and bird watching. Fishing tips for Jenkins Creek include using live bait and fishing during the incoming tide. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-70°F.
Featured Fish - Blue Catfish
The blue catfish is considered an excellent food and game fish. It prefers clean, swift-moving waters where it feeds primarily on fish and crayfish. It is a strong, well-toned fish with a fine, delicate flavor. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The blue catfish, the channel catfish, and the white catfish are the only three catfishes in the U.S.A. that have distinctly forked tails, setting them apart from the bullheads and the flathead catfish, which have squarish or slightly emarginate tails. The blue catfish can be distinguished from the channel and white catfish by its noticeably longer anal fin, which has a more even depth and a straighter edge than in the other two species. There are 30-36 rays in the fin, versus 24-30 rays in the channel catfish and 19-23 rays in the white catfish. Internally, the blue catfish can be identified by the fact that it has three chambers in the swim bladder, whereas the channel catfish has two chambers. All three forked tail species may be almost uniformly pale blue or silvery in color, though white catfish may show a more distinct difference between the bluish black and white belly. Channel catfish frequently have spots.
October 25, 2024
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Striped Bass
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Bluefish
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Black Drum
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Red Drum
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Flounder
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Spanish Mackerel
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Yellow Perch
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Spotted Seatrout
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Atlantic Croaker
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Nearby Camping & Amenities
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park | 30 | |||
| Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park | 190 | |||
| Janes Island State Park | 100 | |||
| Delaware Seashore State Park | 330 | |||
| Bayside - Assateague National Seashore | 50 | |||
| Trap Pond State Park | 140 | |||
| Point Lookout State Park | 143 | |||
| Oceanside - Assateague National Seashore | 100 | |||
| Assateague State Park | 350 | |||
| Soroptimist Park | 20 |
