Scotchman Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Maryland, United States

4.3·8 catches

Logged catches

4.3

Top fish species at Scotchman Creek

Black crappie

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Fishing regulations at Scotchman 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

Maryland fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Black crappie

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.

Aggregate limit15

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 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 = 30 crappie in aggregate.

Edibility

Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch

Synonyms

Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch

Local laws and licenses

Maryland fishing license

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FAQ about Scotchman Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Scotchman Creek located?

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

39°26′13.7″N 75°52′58.5″W

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

Find the best fishing spots on the Scotchman 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 Scotchman Creek?

The most common species in the Scotchman Creek are:

Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Scotchman Creek fishing reports?

The latest Scotchman Creek fishing reports are:

@joey-stone reported a nice Black crappie.

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

According to fishing regulations at the Scotchman Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bull shark, Cobia, and Tautog. 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 Scotchman 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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Scotchman Creek

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Fishing regulations at Scotchman Creek, MD

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Black crappie

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