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Pocomoke River Area (town or county): Worcester County, MD Additional Costs to fish (permits etc.): *Does not include fishing licenses and rental fees* None Boat Regulations: See Maryland Boating Regulations Species of fish available: · Largemouth Bass · Black and White Crappie · Yellow Perch · White Perch · Blue Gill · Channel Catfish · American Shad · Hickory Shad · Chain Pickerel · Long Nose Gar · And many others General Links: Maryland Department of Nature Resources, Pocomoke River State Park Article on Bass Fishing on the Pocomoke River (Chesapeake Angler Magazine) Map Available: None Overview: One of the great escapes for fishing on the eastern shore, the Pocomoke River has much to offer. It's a beautiful and unique Bald Cypress Swamp and there are so many species of fish found in the river we can't even list them all. Mostly known for it's largemouth bass and panfish fishing the river also offers some great opportunities for chain pickerel and long nose gar (see picture below). In fact I believe it could be likely that the next chain pickerel and long nose gar Maryland State Records could easily come from this river. Note that this is brackish water (meaning it has more salinity than freshwater and is tidal), which means that the movement of the tides it keys to figuring out the best fishing times. Most people think that an outgoing high tide is the best time to fish. Here is a link to the Maryland Tide Finder, look for Snow Hill or Pocomoke City which ever is closer to your fishing spot. Launches and Locations: 1) Snow Hill, Pocomoke River Canoe Company · Canoe, Kayak and Motorboat rentals available (seasonally) · 10% Off Coupon for Midatlanticfishingguide.com Users! (Click Here to Print) · Restrooms available
2) Shad Landing, MD Pocomoke River State Park · Canoe and rowboat rentals available · 23 boat slips with water and electrical hookups · Public boat ramp · Lighted dock area · Camping available in the park · Camp store onsite with basic supplies · Restrooms available 3) Milburn Landing, MD Pocomoke River State Park · Public boat ramp (seasonally) · Camping available in the park 4) Byrd Park, Snow Hill MD · Public boat ramp 5) Pocomoke City Boat Ramp · Public boat ramp with parking · Restrooms available
Photos:
March 2009 Long Nose Gar caught and released by the author in the Pocomoke River just above Snow Hill, recently featured on the Maryland Freshwater Fishing Report. See Pocomoke River Canoe Company for information on launching a canoe, kayak or motorboat from Snow Hill. Photo and landing of the fish goes to Lisa Hart, without her I couldn't have landed that fish.
April 2006 Citation sized Chain Pickerel caught and released by the author in the Pocomoke River just above Snow Hill. |
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