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Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Maryland, United States

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Spotted seatrout

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Striped bass

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23 in · 10 lb

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General info

Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove is a stream located in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, White perch, and Florida pompano.

Location

38°36′54.7″N 76°16′12.7″W
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When are Striped Bass biting on Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove?

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Fishing regulations at Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove, 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
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

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 Midnight to 5 am

It is illegal to possess striped bass while fishing in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries from midnight to 5 a.m.

MD Culling

It is illegal to cull striped bass.

MD Eels as Bait

It is illegal to use eels as bait while fishing for striped bass with hook and line from Dec. 11–May 15, inclusive, in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.

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 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
IMPORTANT!: YOU MUST SEE Maryland Striped Bass Map for the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, including the Maryland tributaries of the Potomac River. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 17, 2025, the minimum size for striped bass is 19 inches and the maximum size for striped bass is 24 inches. This rule is effective for the 2025 striped bass summer and fall season, which runs from May 16, 2025, through July 15, 2025, and August 1, 2025, through December 10, 2025. For the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays and their tributaries: Effective 12:01 a.m. January 17, 2025: Anglers may keep one striped bass per person per day from the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, and their tributaries. The minimum size for striped bass is 28 inches.The maximum size is 31 inches. You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for 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.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Season open: year-round
White perch

White perch

Regulation boundaryMaryland State Waters
Min size8" (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.

Additional information
No bag limit. No minimum size if caught with hook & line.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Morone americana
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FAQ about Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove fishing

📍 Where is the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove located?
the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove is a stream located in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°36′54.7″N 76°16′12.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove 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 Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove?
The most common species in the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove are:
📢 What are the latest Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove fishing reports?
The latest Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove, 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 Armstrong Bay and Cook Point Cove?

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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