Fishing Ponds in Maryland
Chesapeake Bay stripers, Susquehanna smallmouth, and trout streams. 9 venues listed across Frederick County, Cecil County and Calvert County.
9 venues mapped
Where can I go fishing in Maryland?
You can fish at 9 mapped venues across Maryland, concentrated around Frederick County and Cecil County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
9 Maryland venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 9 fishing venues in Maryland A–Z
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- Bayside Pier · Ocean City
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- Fishing Creek Reservoir · Frederick County
- Fishing Pier · St. Mary's County
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- Hidden fishing pond · Elkton
- Hidden fishing pond · Elkton
- Hutchins Pond · Owings
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- Lily Pons Fish Ponds · Frederick County
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- Molly's Hole · Washington County
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- North Beach Pier · Calvert County
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Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in Maryland: FAQ
Maryland has 9 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Frederick County, Cecil County and Calvert County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Maryland venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in Maryland need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Maryland fishing license guide at /us/blog/maryland-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at Maryland venues
GilledIt gives you live catch reports and weather forecasts for the venues in this list. Free on iPhone and Android.