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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

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Atlantic croaker

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General info

Shanks Creek is an estuary located in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Atlantic croaker, and Largemouth bass.

Location

37°58′32.4″N 76°02′33.7″W
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When are Striped Bass biting on Shanks Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Shanks 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.

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Dover

86.6 miles away

Lower

92.7 miles away

Smyrna

94.0 miles away

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FAQ about Shanks Creek fishing

Shanks Creek is an estuary located in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°58′32.4″N 76°02′33.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Shanks 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.
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