26 public waters in the Eastern Shore region — 18 lakes/reservoirs and 8 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.
Cherrybridge Creek (64 acres) sits in Wicomico 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 Wicomico County, Maryland, Leonards Mill Pond is a 55-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.
Wicomico County, Maryland — Manumsco Creek is a 54-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.
Wicomico County, Maryland — Leonard's Mill Pond is a 53-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.
Shiles Creek, a 51-acre lake in Wicomico 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.
Leonard Pond, a 50-acre Eastern Shore fishery in Wicomico County, holds largemouth bass and chain pickerel as primary targets. Bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish round out this intimate pond's panfish appeal.
This 44-acre Wicomico County pond on the Eastern Shore delivers strong panfish and bass diversity, with bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, and brown bullhead anchoring the panfish bite alongside largemouth bass and chain pickerel. The healthy forage base (golden shiners and creek chubsucker) supports consistent seasonal fishing from spring through fall.
In Wicomico County, Maryland, Johnsons Pond is a 40-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 Wicomico County, Maryland, Johnson Pond is a 37-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 Wicomico County, Maryland, Parker Pond is a 33-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.
Salisbury Riverbank, a 30-acre lake in Wicomico 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.
A 29-acre Wicomico County pond on the Eastern Shore, Rewastico holds largemouth bass, chain pickerel and bluegill in a relaxed, scenic setting. The combination of pike and panfish makes it a versatile destination for anglers looking to switch tactics throughout the day.
In Wicomico County, Maryland, Tonytank Creek is a 28-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.
Peters Creek, a 26-acre lake in Wicomico 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 Wicomico County, Maryland, South Prong Wicomico River 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.
In Wicomico County, Maryland, Dennis Creek is a 19-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 Wicomico County, Maryland, Barren Creek Mill Pond is a 17-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.
Coulbourn Mill Pond, a 12-acre lake in Wicomico 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.
Wicomico River runs 27 km through Somerset, Dorchester and Wicomico Counties, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
In Somerset, Dorchester and Wicomico Counties, Maryland, Wicomico River / Websters Cove is a 6 km river or creek, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Wicomico County, Maryland — Barren Creek is a 20 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 Wicomico County, Maryland, Wetipquin Creek is a 9 km river or creek, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
In Dorchester and Wicomico Counties, Maryland, Langrells Creek / Nanticoke River is a 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.
Wicomico County, Maryland — Nanticoke River is a 50 km stream, 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 Wicomico County, Maryland, Rewastico Creek is a 23 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.
Wicomico County, Maryland — Quantico Creek is a 24 km stream, 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, Wicomico County holds 29 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, 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.