Top fish species at Cecil Creek

Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
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General info

Cecil Creek is a stream located in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel.

Location

38°17′6.5″N 76°42′16″W
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Fishing regulations at Cecil 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Chain pickerel as of April 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length
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.

Possession limit = 10 pickerel in aggregate.

Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

38°17′6.5″N 76°42′16″W
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15.4 miles away

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15.7 miles away

St. Leonard

16.8 miles away

St. George Island

17.0 miles away

Long Beach

17.2 miles away

Calvert Beach

17.4 miles away

Prince Frederick

19.0 miles away

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FAQ about Cecil Creek fishing

the Cecil Creek is a stream located in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°17′6.5″N 76°42′16″W
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