Fishing

Fishing in Maryland

Discover 59 state parks offering fishing in Maryland

🐟 Maryland Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $32
Non-Resident Annual $55
Youth Under 16 free
Trout Stamp Additional fee
Saltwater R: $15, NR: $22.50 (Chesapeake)
🎉 Free Fishing Days First two Sat in June; July 4th

separate licenses for nontidal (freshwater) and tidal (saltwater). Striped bass highly regulated.

Official Maryland Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Maryland State Parks with Fishing

A horse is grazing in a marshy State Park area.

Assateague State Park

+3 Paddling Canoeing RV
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Beach Day to Mountain Views: The Perfect Day at Greenbrier State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking
Big Run State Park (Maryland)

Big Run State Park

+1 Kayaking
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park Maryland

Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
Bohemia River State Park Maryland

Bohemia River State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Calvert Cliffs State Park Maryland

Calvert Cliffs State Park

+3 Picnicking Hunting Fossil Hunting
Casselman River Bridge State Park (Maryland)

Casselman River Bridge State Park
Cedarville State Forest (Maryland)

Cedarville State Forest

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
wildflowers by a lake in a state park near baltimore maryland

Cunningham Falls State Park

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Waterfall Viewing
Cypress Branch State Park (Maryland)

Cypress Branch State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Dans Mountain State Park (Maryland)

Dans Mountain State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Deep Creek Lake State Park (Maryland)

Deep Creek Lake State Park

+12 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Water Skiing Skiing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Elk Neck State Park (Maryland)

Elk Neck State Park

+5 Rock Climbing Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

+4 Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Hunting Biking
historic cabin at a state park near frederick maryland

Fort Frederick State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking

Franklin Point State Park
Gambrill State Park (Maryland)

Gambrill State Park

+5 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Biking
Gathland State Park (Maryland)

Gathland State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Greenbrier Lake at Greenbrier State Park on a cloudy day

Greenbrier State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Hunting Kayaking RV Biking
Greenwell State Park (Maryland)

Greenwell State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Rushing creek cascading over boulders through lush hardwood forest at Gunpowder Falls State Park Maryland

Gunpowder Falls State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Tubing Biking
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park

+2 Picnicking Bird Watching
Hart-Miller Island State Park (Maryland)

Hart-Miller Island State Park
Herrington Manor State Park (Maryland)

Herrington Manor State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
James Island State Park (Maryland)

James Island State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Whale Watching Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
kayak on the beach in a state park near baltimore maryland

Janes Island State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Love Point State Park (Maryland)

Love Point State Park
the beach at Sandy Point State Park with a water tower in the background

Martinak State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Matapeake State Park (Maryland)

Matapeake State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Matthew Henson State Park (Maryland)

Matthew Henson State Park

+3 Picnicking Horseback Riding Biking

Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and Visitor Center

+1 Biking
Sweetwater Lake

Milburn Landing State Park

+1 Canoeing

Monocacy River Natural Resources Area

+6 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Morgan Run Natural Environment Area (Maryland)

Morgan Run Natural Environment Area

+3 Hunting Winter Sports Biking
New Germany State Park (Maryland)

New Germany State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Photography Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Newtowne Neck State Park (Maryland)

Newtowne Neck State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
North Point State Park (Maryland)

North Point State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
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Patapsco Valley State Park

+5 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Waterfall Viewing Biking
Patuxent River State Park (Maryland)

Patuxent River State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Pocomoke River State Park (Maryland)

Pocomoke River State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Point Lookout State Park (Maryland)

Point Lookout State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Potomac State Forest

+8 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Hunting Winter Sports
eflection of vibrant colorful peak autumn foliage of trees in the serene Lake Habeeb in Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland Allegany county

Rocky Gap State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Rosaryville State Park (Maryland)

Rosaryville State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
the beach at Sandy Point State Park with a water tower in the background

Sandy Point State Park
Bohemia River State Park Maryland

Sang Run State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Savage River State Forest

+9 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Hunting Rafting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Seneca Creek State Park (Maryland)

Seneca Creek State Park

+6 Bird Watching Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Sweetwater Lake

Shad Landing State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
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Sideling Hill Creek State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Smallwood State Park (Maryland)

Smallwood State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
St. Marys River State Park (Maryland)

St. Mary’s River State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
A serene state park exhibiting a picturesque body of water adorned with rocks and trees in the background.

Susquehanna State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Swallow Falls State Park

+2 Photography Waterfall Viewing
evergreen trees at tuckahoe state park in maryland

Tuckahoe State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Washington Monument State Park (Maryland)

Washington Monument State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Wolf Den Run State Park

+2 Hunting Biking
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

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❓ Fishing in Maryland — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Maryland state parks?

Yes — fishing in Maryland state parks generally requires a valid Maryland fishing license. A resident annual license costs $32, and a non-resident annual license costs $55. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Maryland?

Yes — Maryland offers free fishing days when no license is required (First two Sat in June; July 4th). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Maryland agency before your trip.

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