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General info

Purnell Pond is a lake located in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Cobia.

Location

38°06′31.7″N 75°18′20.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Purnell Pond, 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 Cobia as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Cobia

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

1

Vessel limit

2

Min size

43"

Measurement

Total Length

Recreational anglers may keep:

  • 1 cobia per person per day; or
  • Up to 2 cobia per vessel per day if there are 2 or more individuals on the vessel. 
Excellent, but may contain elevated mercury levels.

Ling, Rachycentron canadum

Regulations for

38°06′31.7″N 75°18′20.5″W
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FAQ about Purnell Pond fishing

Purnell Pond is a lake located in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°06′31.7″N 75°18′20.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Purnell Pond 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.
The most common species in Purnell Pond are:
  • Cobia - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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