Lightwoods Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Maryland, United States

4 catches

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Top fish species at Lightwoods Creek

Channel catfish

Redside dace

Rosyside dace

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Fishing regulations at Lightwoods 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters

Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep-Whole

Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.

MD Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing in Nontidal Waters.A person may fish through the ice in any nontidal waters of the State during the lawful open season if an angler's license first is obtained.A person may not cut a hole through the ice for the purpose of ice fishing that measures more than 10 inches across in any direction.It will be lawful for any person who is ice fishing to use up to five tip ups or rods (hand held devices) when ice fishing.All tip ups and rods used by a person engaged in ice fishing shall be under the immediate control of the person.

Required licenses

A person may not catch or attempt to catch game or freshwater fish without first obtaining an angler's license in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-604, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Additional information

No closed season. No size limit.

Possession limit = 10 channel catfish

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Lightwoods Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Lightwoods Creek located?

the Lightwoods Creek is a stream located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:

39°23′28.4″N 76°25′55″W

🎣 Where on the Lightwoods Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Lightwoods 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 Lightwoods Creek?

The most common species in the Lightwoods Creek are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Redside dace - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Rosyside dace - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Lightwoods Creek fishing reports?

The latest Lightwoods Creek fishing reports are:

@gussFlora reported a nice Rosyside dace.
@gameboy3995 reported a nice Redside dace.
@aaronhernandez9186 reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Hawg-lander-fishing reported a nice Black crappie.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Lightwoods Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Lightwoods Creek, some of the species in season this June 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 Lightwoods 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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Lightwoods Creek

Top fish species at Lightwoods Creek