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Striped bass

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Northern puffer

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Striped bass

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Spotted seatrout

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Southern kingcroaker

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Striped bass

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General info

Tar Bay is an estuary located in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Spotted seatrout, and Southern kingcroaker.

Location

38°20′28.6″N 76°14′42.5″W
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When are Striped Bass biting on Tar Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Tar Bay, 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.

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Annapolis Neck

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45.3 miles away

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45.4 miles away

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Accokeek

47.0 miles away

Kettering

47.9 miles away

Camp Springs

48.5 miles away

Forestville

48.8 miles away

Fort Washington

49.3 miles away

Oxon Hill

50.0 miles away

Suitland

50.7 miles away

Glassmanor

51.7 miles away

Fort Hunt

51.7 miles away

Hillcrest Heights

51.8 miles away

Mount Vernon

53.1 miles away

Hybla Valley

53.3 miles away

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FAQ about Tar Bay fishing

Tar Bay is an estuary located in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°20′28.6″N 76°14′42.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Tar Bay 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.
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