57 public waters in the Eastern Shore region — 35 lakes/reservoirs and 22 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Irish Creek is a 579-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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Trippe Creek is a 429-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.
Boling Broke Creek (378 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
Peachblossom Creek, a 341-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Talbot County, Maryland — Plaindealing Creek is a 246-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.
Lloyd Creek (226 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Goldsboro Creek is a 213-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.
Solitude Creek, a 170-acre lake in Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Pickering Creek is a 157-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.
Woodland Creek, a 156-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Leadenham Creek, a 156-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Bridge Creek, a 141-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Maxmore Creek, a 135-acre lake in Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Dixon Creek is a 118-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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Tar Creek is a 116-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.
Goldsborough Creek, a 113-acre lake in Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Kings Creek is a 112-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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Gross Creek is a 102-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.
Talbot County, Maryland — Barrett Cove is a 84-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.
Shipshead Creek (75 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Easton Primary Sewage Lagoon is a 51-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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Boone Creek is a 51-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.
Talbot County, Maryland — Reeds Creek is a 51-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.
Glebe Creek, a 48-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Crosidore Creek, a 48-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Oak Creek (44 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
Caulk Cove (42 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
Long Cove, a 42-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Potts Mill Creek (34 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Holmes Creek is a 34-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.
Newcomb Creek (32 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
North Fork Tanyard Branch (31 acres) sits in Talbot 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.
Wye Mills Lake (30 acres) sits in Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties, 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.
Talbot County, Maryland — Jacks Creek is a 16-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.
Gully Cove, a 16-acre lake in Talbot 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.
Talbot and Dorchester Counties, Maryland — Choptank River is a 109 km stream, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Harris Creek runs 14 km through Talbot and Dorchester Counties, 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.
Eastern Bay runs 12 km through Talbot and Queen Anne's Counties, 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.
Miles River (9 km) flows through Talbot and Queen Anne's Counties, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Tred Avon River (7 km) flows through Talbot and Dorchester Counties, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Dorchester and Talbot Counties, Maryland — Cabin Creek / Prospect Bay is a 6 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.
Wye River runs 19 km through Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties, 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.
La Trappe Creek runs 8 km through Talbot and Dorchester Counties, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Skipton Creek (3 km) flows through Talbot 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.
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.
Dorchester and Talbot Counties, Maryland — Cambridge Creek is a 3 km stream, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Talbot County, Maryland — Saint Michaels Harbor / Miles River is a stream, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Talbot County, Maryland — Chesapeake Bay is a 2 km stream, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Leeds Creek is a 1 km river or creek, 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.
Town Creek / Tred Avon River flows through Talbot County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Tred Avon River - North Fork is a river or creek, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
San Domingo River flows through Talbot 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.
In Talbot County, Maryland, Cummings Creek is a 2 km river or creek, 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.
Balls Creek runs 1 km through Talbot County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Grace Creek runs 1 km through Talbot County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Dogwood Harbor / Harris Creek (2 km) flows through Talbot 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.
Talbot County, Maryland — Oak Creek / Miles River is a stream, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Across its mapped waters, Talbot County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Striped Bass 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.