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Chain pickerel

25 in · 2 lb

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Atlantic croaker

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General info

Deep Creek is a lake located in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic croaker and Chain pickerel.

Location

38°05′21.6″N 76°20′19.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Deep 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 Atlantic croaker as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Atlantic croaker

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Min size

9"

Measurement

Total Length
Very good

Micropogonias undulatus

Regulations for

38°05′21.6″N 76°20′19.2″W
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FAQ about Deep Creek fishing

Deep Creek is a lake located in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°05′21.6″N 76°20′19.2″W
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