Top fish species at Saint James Run

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Saint James Run is a stream located in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

39°34′42.2″N 77°45′13.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Saint James Run, 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 Channel catfish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
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. No size limit.

Possession limit = 10 channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

39°34′42.2″N 77°45′13.9″W
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Cities nearby

St. James

0.4 miles away

Breathedsville

2.7 miles away

Halfway

2.8 miles away

Fairplay

3.0 miles away

Downsville

3.0 miles away

Funkstown

3.2 miles away

Tilghmanton

3.5 miles away

Williamsport

3.7 miles away

Bakersville

4.4 miles away

Hagerstown

4.6 miles away

Kemps Mill

4.6 miles away

Beaver Creek

5.5 miles away

Mercersville

5.7 miles away

Robinwood

5.9 miles away

San Mar

6.3 miles away

Pinesburg

6.4 miles away

Mapleville

6.4 miles away

Wilson-Conococheague

6.6 miles away

Keedysville

7.0 miles away

Boonsboro

7.0 miles away

Falling Waters

7.2 miles away

Mount Lena

7.2 miles away

Bagtown

7.5 miles away

Mount Aetna

7.6 miles away

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FAQ about Saint James Run fishing

the Saint James Run is a stream located in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°34′42.2″N 77°45′13.9″W
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