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Largemouth bass

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General info

Bishopville Prong is a stream located in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie, Largemouth bass, and Striped bass.

Location

38°25′42.2″N 75°11′22.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Bishopville Prong, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Black crappie

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
Season open: June 16 - February 28
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Bag limit5

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.

Min size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

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
Possession limit = 10 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in aggregate.Exceptions: St. Mary's Lake, Maryland Route 5, St. Mary's County:A person may possess five bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass in aggregate) per day;A person may not possess any largemouth bass or smallmouth bass from 11 inches up to but not including 15 inches total length;A person may possess one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass per day, 15 inches and over.Little Seneca Lake, Montgomery County:A person may possess five bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass in aggregate) per day;A person may not possess any largemouth bass or smallmouth bass from 11 inches up to but not including 15 inches total length;A person may possess one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass per day, 15 inches and over.Johnson Pond, Wicomico County:A person may possess five bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass in aggregate) per day;A person may not possess any largemouth bass or smallmouth bass from 11 inches up to but not including 15 inches total length;A person may possess one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass per day, 15 inches and over.Leonard Mill Pond, Wicomico County:A person may possess five bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass in aggregate) per day;A person may not possess any largemouth bass or smallmouth bass from 11 inches up to but not including 15 inches total length;A person may possess one largemouth bass or smallmouth bass per day, 15 inches and over.Lake Hashawha in Carroll County: Any fish caught must immediately be returned to the water where taken. You may not keep or possess any fish while fishing in these areas.Upper John Owings Pond in Carroll County: Any fish caught must immediately be returned to the water where taken. You may not keep or possess any fish while fishing in these areas.Waterworks Park in Anne Arundel County: Any fish caught must immediately be returned to the water where taken. You may not keep or possess any fish while fishing in these areas.Potomac River from Dam No. 2 (Seneca Breaks) upstream to the mouth of the Monocacy River: All largemouth bass or smallmouth bass must be immediately released in the water where it was caught. You may not possess largemouth bass or smallmouth bass while within the designated catch-and-return areas. Monocacy River from the Potomac River upstream to Buckeystown Dam: All largemouth bass or smallmouth bass must be immediately released in the water where it was caught. You may not possess largemouth bass or smallmouth bass while within the designated catch-and-return areas. Patapsco River from Interstate 70 downstream to Maryland Route 144 (Frederick Road): All largemouth bass or smallmouth bass must be immediately released in the water where it was caught. You may not possess largemouth bass or smallmouth bass while within the designated catch-and-return areas. North Branch of the Potomac River, from the spillway in Cumberland upstream 25 miles to the U.S. Route 220 Bridge at Keyser, West Virginia: All largemouth bass or smallmouth bass must be immediately released in the water where it was caught. You may not possess largemouth bass or smallmouth bass while within the designated catch-and-return areas.  Youghiogheny River Lake:From January 1 through the day before the first Saturday after April 11:minimum size = 15-inches total length;daily catch limit = 4 largemouth bass and/or smallmouth bass in aggregate.From 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after April 11 through 12:01 a.m. the first Saturday after June 11:season is closed (no harvest)From the first Saturday after June 11 through October 31:minimum size = 12-inches total length;daily catch limit = 6 largemouth bass and/or smallmouth bass in aggregate.From November 1 through December 31:minimum size = 15-inches total length;daily catch limit = 4 largemouth bass and/or smallmouth bass in aggregate.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryMD Atlantic ocean, coastal bays, and their tributaries
Bag limit1

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.

Min size28" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Max size31" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Restrictions & requirements

MD Snagging

It is illegal to intentionally snag a striped bass.

MD Spawning Areas

It is illegal to fish for striped bass by any means or practice catch-and-release of striped bass in designated spawning areas from March 1–May 31.

MD Spear

It is illegal to take or shoot striped bass with a spear gun and spear in the tidal waters of the state.

MD Gaff

It is illegal to remove a striped bass from the water with a gaff or a cast net.

MD Culling

It is illegal to cull striped bass.

MD Multiple Hooks

It is illegal to use more than two hooks or two sets of hooks for each rod or line. Artificial lures or plugs with multiple hooks are considered 1 set of hooks.

MD Striped Bass Hooks

In the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, and their tidal tributaries anglers must always use non-offset circle hooks when using fish, crabs or worms as bait or processed baits (treble hooks are prohibited) when targeting striped bass.

MD Land Whole

It is illegal to possess any cut up or filleted striped bass at any time aboard any boat on the tidal waters of Maryland. Striped bass must be landed whole.

Required licenses
If you catch a tagged fish, please follow the instructions printed on the tag, or call Fishing & Boating Services at 800-688-3467. Please record the tag number, capture date, fishing location, and total length.
Additional information
Regulations shown are for Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Bays, and their tributaries. Recreational anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day. The striped bass must be a minimum of 28 inches and may not exceed 31 inches in length.Anglers must always use non-offset circle hooks when using fish, crabs or worms as bait or processed baits (treble hooks are prohibited) when targeting striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle HooksStriped bass may not be caught, harassed or possessed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which stretches from 3 to 200 miles off the coast.For information about striped bass regulations in teh Chesapeake Bay & Tidal Tributaries regulations, YOU MUST SEE Maryland Striped Bass Map.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
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FAQ about Bishopville Prong fishing

📍 Where is the Bishopville Prong located?
the Bishopville Prong is a stream located in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°25′42.2″N 75°11′22.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Bishopville Prong is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bishopville Prong 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 Bishopville Prong?
The most common species in the Bishopville Prong are:
📢 What are the latest Bishopville Prong fishing reports?
The latest Bishopville Prong fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Bishopville Prong right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Bishopville Prong, some of the species in season this November include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, and Bull shark. 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 Bishopville Prong?

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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