Fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region
Explore fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region of Maryland. Liberty Reservoir Inlet, Loch Raven, Gunpowder R
The inlet streams feeding Liberty Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Liberty Reservoir Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Liberty Reservoir Inlet, MarylandThe inlet streams feeding Liberty Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
2. Loch Raven (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Loch Raven, MarylandLoch Raven offers excellent fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Loch Raven Fishing Center →
3. Gunpowder River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Gunpowder River, MarylandGunpowder River offers excellent fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
4. Liberty Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Liberty Reservoir, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- ⚠ This water: Boat permits required; bass/target species per DNR.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
5. Loch Raven Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Loch Raven Reservoir, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- ⚠ This water: Boat permits required.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Loch Raven Fishing Center →
6. Prettyboy Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Prettyboy Reservoir, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- ⚠ This water: Boat permits required.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
7. Quarry Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Quarry Lake, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
8. Alloway Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Alloway Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
9. Anacostia River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Anacostia River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
10. Antietam Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Antietam Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
11. Back River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Back River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Middle River Landing Marina →
12. Ballenger Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Ballenger Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Monocacy River Boat Ramp →
13. Basin Run (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Basin Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
14. Bear Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bear Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
15. Beaver Branch (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Beaver Branch, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
16. Beaver Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Beaver Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
17. Beaver Run (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Beaver Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
18. Beaverdam Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Beaverdam Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
19. Beaverdam Run (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Beaverdam Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
20. Becky Taylor Branch (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Becky Taylor Branch, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
21. Bennett Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bennett Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
22. Big Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Big Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
23. Big Elk Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Big Elk Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
24. Big Hunting Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Big Hunting Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
25. Big Pipe Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Big Pipe Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
26. Bird River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bird River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
27. Blackwater River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Blackwater River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Shorter's Wharf →
28. Bohemia River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bohemia River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Bohemia Vista Marina →
29. Bread and Cheese Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bread and Cheese Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Norman Creek Marina →
30. Broad Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Broad Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: National Harbor Marina →
31. Broad Creek, Prince George's County (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Broad Creek, Prince George's County, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: National Harbor Marina →
32. Broad Run (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Broad Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Boat Launch: Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp →
33. Budds Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Budds Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
34. Bush Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bush Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
35. Bush River (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bush River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
36. Bynum Run (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Bynum Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
37. Cabin John Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Cabin John Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
38. Carroll Branch (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Carroll Branch, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
39. Carroll Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Carroll Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
40. Catoctin Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish)
Catoctin Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Trout (all species) · Limit: 2/day (4 possession) · Put-and-take areas differ
- Crappie · Limit: 15/day (30 possession)
- Channel catfish · Limit: 5/day (10 possession)
Fishing Tips for the Central Maryland & Baltimore Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Maryland; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Central Maryland & Baltimore Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Maryland
- Atlantic Coast & Ocean City
- Eastern Shore & Chesapeake Bay
- Southern Maryland & Potomac
- Western Maryland
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