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Northeast Branch Harris Creek

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Maryland, United States

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Striped bass

12 in · 1 lb

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White perch

8 in · 5 oz

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White perch

11 in · 1 lb

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White perch

10 in · 6 oz

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Gulf menhaden

5 in · 2 oz

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Atlantic menhaden

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General info

Northeast Branch Harris Creek is a stream located in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing White perch, Striped bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

38°48′19.6″N 76°15′55.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Northeast Branch Harris Creek, MD

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
White perch

White perch

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Min size8" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information
No bag limit. No minimum size if caught with hook & line.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Morone americana
Season open: year-round
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

MD Snagging

It is illegal to intentionally snag a striped bass.

MD Spawning Areas

It is illegal to fish for striped bass by any means or practice catch-and-release of striped bass in designated spawning areas from March 1–May 31.

MD Spear

It is illegal to take or shoot striped bass with a spear gun and spear in the tidal waters of the state.

MD Gaff

It is illegal to remove a striped bass from the water with a gaff or a cast net.

MD Midnight to 5 am

It is illegal to possess striped bass while fishing in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries from midnight to 5 a.m.

MD Culling

It is illegal to cull striped bass.

MD Eels as Bait

It is illegal to use eels as bait while fishing for striped bass with hook and line from Dec. 11–May 15, inclusive, in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.

MD Multiple Hooks

It is illegal to use more than two hooks or two sets of hooks for each rod or line. Artificial lures or plugs with multiple hooks are considered 1 set of hooks.

MD Land Whole

It is illegal to possess any cut up or filleted striped bass at any time aboard any boat on the tidal waters of Maryland. Striped bass must be landed whole.

Required licenses
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.
Additional information
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 HooksStriped bass may not be caught, harassed or possessed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which stretches from 3 to 200 miles off the coast.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Invasive

Do not release alive. Kill immediately.

Additional information
The department asks anglers to remove and kill any blue catfish and flathead catfish you catch. Catch and release of these fish is discouraged, as they are invasive top predators and pose a serious long-term threat to our native species. In Maryland, it is illegal to transport live blue and flathead catfish into another body of water, anyone in violation of this can be fined up to $2,500.For more information, see Maryland DNR Invasive Catfish.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
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FAQ about Northeast Branch Harris Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Northeast Branch Harris Creek located?
the Northeast Branch Harris Creek is a stream located in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°48′19.6″N 76°15′55.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Northeast Branch Harris Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Northeast Branch Harris Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Northeast Branch Harris Creek?
The most common species in the Northeast Branch Harris Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Northeast Branch Harris Creek fishing reports?
The latest Northeast Branch Harris Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Northeast Branch Harris Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Northeast Branch Harris Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, and Bull shark. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Northeast Branch Harris Creek?

Fishing in Maryland requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, daily, and annual licenses, purchasable online or at authorized vendors.

In Maryland, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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