14 public waters in the Eastern Shore region — 10 lakes/reservoirs and 4 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Maryland licence.
See every public fishing venue in Maryland on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Queen Anne's and Caroline Counties, Maryland — Tuckahoe Lake is a 60-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
In Caroline County, Maryland, Williston Lake is a 56-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mud Millpond sits on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Caroline County, offering 40 acres of largemouth bass, chain pickerel and black crappie habitat. This shallow, natural-feeling pond is a solid choice for Shore anglers seeking dependable early-season crappie and pike fishing without the ferry crowds.
Skeleton Creek, a 32-acre lake in Caroline County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Smithville Lake (25 acres) sits in Caroline County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
At just under 24 acres, Lake Pinehurst in Caroline County punches above its weight as a tight largemouth bass and crappie venue. The lake's bluegill population makes it an excellent choice for panfish anglers seeking a manageable Eastern Shore option.
In Caroline County, Maryland, Recreation Lake One is a 22-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Fowling Creek Millpond (21 acres) sits in Caroline County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Lake Bonnie (21 acres) sits in Caroline County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Caroline County, Maryland — Chapel Branch is a 20-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Choptank River / Watts Creek runs 8 km through Caroline County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: A tidal Chesapeake Bay tributary — Striped Bass (rockfish), White Perch, channel and Blue Catfish and a spring American Shad run, all on a Maryland tidal fishing licence.
Caroline and Queen Anne's Counties, Maryland — Tuckahoe Creek is a 35 km stream, managed by Maryland DNR: A tidal Chesapeake Bay tributary — Striped Bass (rockfish), White Perch, channel and Blue Catfish and a spring American Shad run, all on a Maryland tidal fishing licence.
In Caroline and Talbot Counties, Maryland, Little Creek is a 4 km river or creek, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
In Caroline and Dorchester Counties, Maryland, Marshyhope Creek is a 31 km river or creek, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Across its mapped waters, Caroline County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Crappie and White Perch.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Maryland map Join PiscaMapsOne Maryland DNR fishing licence (a free tidal Chesapeake Bay & Coastal registration, or a nontidal licence inland) covers every public water in the state, Deep Creek Lake and every DNR-listed fishing access site included — the nontidal annual is about $21 resident / $40 non-resident, plus a ~$5 trout stamp on stocked put-and-take water. Maryland residents 65 and older need no licence. Buy at dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries.