PISCATAWAY CREEK

Fishing • Weather • Hydrology
October 27, 2024

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, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for this area include using plastic worms, jigs, and live bait. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall months when the water is cooler and the fish are more active. The average temperature during these months is around 60-70°F.

Featured Fish - Black Crappie

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

INTERACTIVE MAP


Start Free Trial
Fish Species
  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Smallmouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Brown Bullhead


  • Image Alt Common Carp


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt White Perch


  • Image Alt American Shad


  • Image Alt Pumpkinseed Sunfish


  • Image Alt American Eel


°F

°F

mph

Windspeed

%

Humidity

NEARBY FISHING

5-Day Weather Forecast
16-Day Weather Forecast
Start Free Trial

Watershed Streamflow Levels

1

Cubic Feet Per Second
AQUIA CREEK NEAR GARRISONVILLE

1

Cubic Feet Per Second
ZEKIAH SWAMP RUN NEAR ...

4

Cubic Feet Per Second
ST LEONARD CREEK NEAR ...

0

Cubic Feet Per Second
S F QUANTICO CREEK ...

Local Campgrounds

View all

Local Parks

View all

Nearby Fishing

You Might Like

Point of Interest

Zoe Wadsworth Park

Zoe Wadsworth Park

Zoe Wadsworth Park is a beautiful destination located in Maryland that offers visitors a range of activities and natural attractions to enjoy year-round. Here is a summary that includes reasons to visit, specific points of interest, interesting facts, and the best time of year to plan a trip. Reasons to visit: 1. Natural beauty: Zoe Wadsworth Park is nestled in a scenic landscape, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush greenery, and serene lakes. 2. Outdoor activities: The park provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and birdwatching. 3. Wildlife: Visitors can spot a variety of ...