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 many activities such as hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures and fishing around structures such as fallen trees or weed beds. The best time to visit is from April to June and September to November when the temperature ranges from 50-70°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.
STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Fish Species
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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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White Perch
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Spotted Seatrout
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Atlantic Croaker
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Spot
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assateague State Park | 350 | |||
| Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park | 190 | |||
| Oceanside - Assateague National Seashore | 100 | |||
| Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park | 30 | |||
| Soroptimist Park | 20 | |||
| Janes Island State Park | 100 | |||
| Point Lookout State Park | 143 | |||
| Trap Pond State Park | 140 | |||
| Bayside - Assateague National Seashore | 50 | |||
| Cape Henlopen State Park | 155 |
