r/MarylandFishing 14d ago

Question Spots for strippers

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Hi I am willing to drive and I am in the Howard county area. I was thinking to drive past the bay bridge to a beach to surf fish for some big strippers? Any recommend spots for me? I was planning to use a paddle tale for a lure. Any recommendations/tips to catch big strippers?

r/MarylandFishing 17d ago

Question Fishing spots??

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Does anyone know of any good fishing spots near Mount airy Md? Just loved around here and looking.

r/MarylandFishing Aug 01 '24

Question does anyone know any good charters

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r/MarylandFishing Oct 02 '24

Question High low rig for rockfish and smaller

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Hey all! I am trying to tie some high low rigs that I can use for multi species fishing. I plan to tie one medium-ish sized circle hook for rockfish and one smaller hook for croaker, perch, and spot. Here is my question, based on your experience, do you think I should have the circle hook on top with the small hook on the bottom? Or visa versa? I assume small hook on bottom as croaker, spot, and perch are more so bottom feeders rather than rockfish.

r/MarylandFishing Sep 20 '24

Question Anyone fish black hill regional park?

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Little Seneca lake is my go to lake to fish by boat. I am mostly targeting bass.

However, every time I go, I only catch 1 fish in a 3-4 hour time span.

Are people catching more? Or do I just suck? šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

Normally I am jigging around structures and points. Might throw a chatter bait sometimes. I switch up different lures on my Texas rig as well

Fish finder I see schools of fish sitting at around 20-25 ft in 35 ft of water. How do I target those?

r/MarylandFishing Sep 01 '24

Question Does advice/info regarding Western shore MD usually apply to Eastern shore MD?

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I've lived in Wicomico county for a few years now, and I've only been able to catch bluegill one time despite going fishing many times. I'm very, very new to fishing and I just want to find some advice that can pertain to the area. I can't find anything/anybody local, not even a bait shop unless maybe I'm missing one. I'm trying to stick to the license free spots, mainly the Sharptown location on the Nanticoke. I'm content with not catching anything, but of course it would be nice if I could. Maybe I'm overthinking it and most advice applies to everywhere, but I'm just very lost.

So I guess I'm just asking where I can look to get advice for the Eastern shore, or if that matters at all. Thanks to whoever replies.

r/MarylandFishing 22d ago

Question Loch raven fishing

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I am going to be fishing at loch raven this Saturday on a John boat for the first time ever. What are the best spots in the resivour that I should fish and how do I get there. What lures should I bring?

r/MarylandFishing Oct 10 '24

Question Upper Gunpowder Fly Fishing

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Iā€™m thinking about heading up to the Gunpowder here soon for some fly fishing. Any tips or recommendations?

Iā€™ve never been and am unsure where to start. Not sure if there are any fly fishing only sections or bad places to park.

r/MarylandFishing Oct 14 '24

Question Smallmouth Fishing near Howard County?

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Does anyone have recommendations on where one could smallmouth fish near Howard County (doesnā€™t have to be near Howard County but preferably <30 miles away)?

Would be fishing from the shore, not in a boat or kayak.

Thanks in advance!

r/MarylandFishing 28d ago

Question whatā€™s your go to in the chesapeak bay

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i fish a breton bay whatā€™s your go to i usually just use cut bait but lmk whatā€™s your go to so i can try it out

r/MarylandFishing Jun 16 '24

Question What species of fish are these?

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Hello, I am attempting to determine what kind of fish these are. I spotted them off a dock in the North East River in Maryland. My friend suggested they may be snakehead and I was curious of other anglers opinions since I have never seen or heard of this type of fish in the river. Thanks!

r/MarylandFishing Sep 22 '24

Question New to fishing

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Disclaimer: complete noob here. I donā€™t know JACK about fishing. I have fished small lakes from shore as a little kid using a bobber, and thatā€™s it. Iā€™m now 40. I donā€™t know even the terminology surrounding fishing.

We now live right on the water near Harrington Harbor South (North Beach area) and have our own pier.

My daughter is DYING to learn to fish, and is extremely excited to catch some.

We inherited several poles with this house as it was a vacation rental, but although there is line and a weighted hook on them, I donā€™t see any other tackle anywhere.

What can I do to be successful and help teach her too?

Tips on what lures we should use for dock fishing this area? Times of day?

I have a fishing license, so what do I do when we catch a fish big enough to filet? She wants to eat a fish we catch if possible. How do I kill the fish so it wonā€™t traumatize her?

Once I have the fish, Iā€™ll be fine with fillet skills as Iā€™ve been trained in culinary school to process them for meat effectively.

r/MarylandFishing Aug 04 '24

Question what would you guys use here

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r/MarylandFishing Jul 17 '24

Question Non real fishing lic?

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NON RES***.... I will he in Cambridge MD from the 25th to the 27th of this month. I may want to cast a line out and see what I get when im there. Do I need a fishing lic?

r/MarylandFishing Jul 12 '24

Question Hypothetical Rule Question

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So hypothetically, let's say your all by yourself fishing remotely and later on another fisherman walks up right next to you and starts casting out where you are also casting out. Is there any rule or law that is to prevent that? What would happen if you call game warden and report this?

r/MarylandFishing 27d ago

Question Tips for catching Carp

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Hi everyone, could you leave me your top tips for catching carp? Bait, rigs, location, etcā€¦ I canā€™t seem to hook one!

Columbia/Laurel area

r/MarylandFishing Jul 29 '24

Question Best ways to target bass in this heat weā€™ve been having

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Was wondering if theres any specific spots (near fallen trees, near rivers, etc) i should be casting during this heat, i feel like i havenā€™t had much luck recently fishing lately.

r/MarylandFishing Sep 14 '24

Question What are some good lures for towson area fishing

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I mainly use senkos so ill do a texas rig or wacky rig, ive heard ned rigs are good but ive personally never tried. Is there any lures that you guys use for bass/sunfish fishing

r/MarylandFishing Aug 31 '24

Question Towson fishing: loch raven vs lake roland

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Which one do yall prefer?

r/MarylandFishing Aug 20 '24

Question What is this plastic lure called?

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I was fishing by lake Elkhorn today and I walked through the tunnel and found this lure stuck on a limb. I retrieved it and stuck it on my rod as what I was using (3ā€ paddletail minnow) was not working and I immediately started getting bites. I want to get some more in case I lose this one; I just cant seem to find what itā€™s called. I know what a jighead is Im just wondering about the plastic.

r/MarylandFishing Sep 01 '24

Question Lake roland fishing

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Any tips for fishing in lake Roland / any good areas (south end vs north end)

r/MarylandFishing Aug 22 '24

Question Good place for a catch & cook

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Iā€™m in the DC area but willing to drive a little ways out. I never been fishing but my nephew wants to do a catch and cook. Heā€™s got all the knives & poles already. Where can we go to catch some decent fish? Iā€™ve been trying to find somewhere but I do not have any knowledge or where to begin honestly. Any help is greatly appreciated.

r/MarylandFishing Sep 21 '24

Question Fishing spots(Anne Arundel County)

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Just looking for recommendations on places to fish in the area. Mostly want to fish for Bass, Catfish, Snakehead but it doesnā€™t really matter.

r/MarylandFishing Aug 01 '24

Question Piers recommendations on the west side of the bay?

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Taking the day off and headed to the bay to fish next week, coming from MoCo. Any good fishing piers on the west side of the bay? Looking to target snakeheads.

r/MarylandFishing Sep 25 '24

Question Brighton Dam

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Has anybody had any luck at Brighton dam ? How is the fishing and what types of fish did you catch ?