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Fishing in Ellicott City, MD

Maryland, United States

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Top fish species in Ellicott City

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Striped bass
Striped bass

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Blue catfish

Anacostia River

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Fallfish

Paint Branch

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Blue catfish

Potomac River (DC)

42 in · 28 lb 4 oz

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Largemouth bass

Loch Raven Reservoir

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Blue catfish

Anacostia River

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Largemouth bass

Western Branch Patuxent River

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Common carp

Anacostia River

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Brown trout

Gunpowder Falls

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Largemouth bass

Potomac River (DC)

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

Little Seneca Lake

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About Ellicott City fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ellicott City, Maryland. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 30,806 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,182 catches for Bluegill, and 5,420 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Ellicott City

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Maryland can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Ellicott City fishing

Anglers in Ellicott City, MD recommend these top fishing spots: Patuxent River, Patapsco River, Triadelphia Reservoir, Liberty Reservoir, and Lake Elkhorn.
Most commonly caught species around Ellicott City, MD:
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