🐟 What fish can you catch in Madison?

Most commonly caught species around Madison , MD : Striped bass - 4,168 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,088 reported catches White perch - 1,293 reported catches Blue catfish - 920 reported catches Channel catfish - 816 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Madison fishing reports?

The latest Madison , MD fishing reports are: @nickzuccs.15 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wicomico River . @jadenleggett reported a nice White perch at Chesapeake Bay (North) . @nickzuccs.15 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wicomico River . @Callen6767 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wicomico River . @Callen6767 reported a nice Blue catfish at Wicomico River . .

Fishing in Madison, MD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Madison, Maryland?

Anglers in Madison , MD recommend these top fishing spots: Chesapeake Bay (North) , Choptank River , Lake Lariat , Bill Burton Fishing Pier , Blackwater River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Madison?

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Top fish species in Madison

Latest Madison fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wicomico River

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White perch

Chesapeake Bay (North)

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Largemouth bass

Wicomico River

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Channel catfish

Wicomico River

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Blue catfish

Wicomico River

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Blue catfish

Wicomico River

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Blue catfish

Wicomico River

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Fishing regulations in Madison

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Striped bass

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If you catch a tagged fish, please follow the instructions printed on the tag, or call Fishing & Boating Services at 800-688-3467. Please record the tag number, capture date, fishing location, and total length.

IMPORTANT!: YOU MUST SEE Maryland Striped Bass Map for the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, including the Maryland tributaries of the Potomac River.

Effective 12:01 a.m. January 17, 2025, the minimum size for striped bass is 19 inches and the maximum size for striped bass is 24 inches. This rule is effective for the 2025 striped bass summer and fall season, which runs from May 16, 2025, through July 15, 2025, and August 1, 2025, through December 10, 2025.

For the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays and their tributaries:

Effective 12:01 a.m. January 17, 2025: Anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day from the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, and their tributaries. The minimum size for striped bass is 28 inches.The maximum size is 31 inches.

You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

Striped bass may not be caught, harassed or possessed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which stretches from 3 to 200 miles off the coast.

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FAQ about Madison fishing

Anglers in Madison, MD recommend these top fishing spots: Chesapeake Bay (North), Choptank River, Lake Lariat, Bill Burton Fishing Pier, and Blackwater River.

Most commonly caught species around Madison, MD:

Striped bass - 4,168 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,088 reported catches
White perch - 1,293 reported catches
Blue catfish - 920 reported catches
Channel catfish - 816 reported catches

The latest Madison, MD fishing reports are:

@nickzuccs.15 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wicomico River.
@jadenleggett reported a nice White perch at Chesapeake Bay (North).
@nickzuccs.15 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wicomico River.
@Callen6767 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wicomico River.
@Callen6767 reported a nice Blue catfish at Wicomico River.

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