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Fishing regulations at Tar Creek, MD
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching White perch as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Tar Creek fishing
- White perch - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @niallmccullough reported a nice Striped bass.
- @niallmccullough reported a nice Cownose Ray.
- @niallmccullough reported a nice Red drum.
- @niallmccullough reported a nice White perch.
- @carroll-peter reported a nice White bass.
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