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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Sideling Hill Creek is a stream located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Maryland and Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Rainbow trout, and Brown trout.

Location

39°42′37.1″N 78°20′4″W
Directions

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Fishing regulations at Sideling Hill 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
Common carp

Common carp

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Bag limit15

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.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. Possession limit = 30 carp.
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Cyprinus carpio
Season open: year-round
Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Bag limit2

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.

Aggregate limit2

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

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, attempt to catch or possess trout without first obtaining a trout stamp.
Additional information
Basic Statewide Trout Fishing regulations are shown, which are in effect for trout fishing in all Maryland non-tidal waters. No size limit.No closed season. Fishing hours — from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.Possession limit = 4 trout (all trout species in aggregate). Exceptions: For site-specific trout regulations, please see Maryland Trout Regulations. Culling of Trout: An individual may not cull trout. Cull = exchange or discard a trout in order to possess another trout.A trout that is not immediately released becomes part of the daily creel limit and may not be returned to the water.A trout is part of the daily creel and possession limit if it cannot freely swim away from a person.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Season open: year-round
Brown trout

Brown trout

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Bag limit2

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.

Aggregate limit2

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

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, attempt to catch or possess trout without first obtaining a trout stamp.
Additional information
Basic Statewide Trout Fishing regulations are shown, which are in effect for trout fishing in all Maryland non-tidal waters. No size limit.No closed season. Fishing hours — from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.Possession limit = 4 trout (all trout species in aggregate). Exceptions: For site-specific trout regulations, please see Maryland Trout Regulations. Culling of Trout: An individual may not cull trout. Cull = exchange or discard a trout in order to possess another trout.A trout that is not immediately released becomes part of the daily creel limit and may not be returned to the water.A trout is part of the daily creel and possession limit if it cannot freely swim away from a person.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Salmo trutta
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8.5 miles away

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12.8 miles away

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Paw Paw

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Clearville

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Pecktonville

15.5 miles away

Rainsburg

16.1 miles away

Ernstville

17.4 miles away

Big Pool

17.9 miles away

Indian Springs

18.0 miles away

Oldtown

18.8 miles away

Pleasant Grove

19.0 miles away

Green Spring

20.3 miles away

Spring Gap

22.1 miles away

Bowmans Addition

22.4 miles away

Cumberland

22.9 miles away

Ellerslie

23.4 miles away

Ridgeley

23.7 miles away

Carpendale

24.9 miles away

Springfield

26.6 miles away

Fort Ashby

27.2 miles away

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FAQ about Sideling Hill Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Sideling Hill Creek located?
the Sideling Hill Creek is a stream located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Maryland and Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Its coordinates are:
39°42′37.1″N 78°20′4″W
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🎣 Where on the Sideling Hill Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Sideling Hill 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 Sideling Hill Creek?
The most common species in the Sideling Hill Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Sideling Hill Creek fishing reports?
The latest Sideling Hill Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Sideling Hill Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Sideling Hill Creek, some of the species in season this October 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 Sideling Hill 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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