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Downey Branch

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Maryland, United States

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11 in · 1 lb

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8 in · 1 lb

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General info

Downey Branch is a stream located in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Smallmouth bass.

Location

39°32′38.9″N 77°48′1.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Downey Branch, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
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.

No closed season. No size limit.

Possession limit = 10 channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

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39°32′38.9″N 77°48′1.8″W
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the Downey Branch is a stream located in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°32′38.9″N 77°48′1.8″W
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