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Blue catfish

26 in · 7 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

Jacobs Creek is a stream located in Kent County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°21′36.6″N 75°49′10.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Jacobs 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 Channel catfish as of April 21st, 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°21′36.6″N 75°49′10.7″W
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Cecilton

4.0 miles away

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6.8 miles away

Townsend

7.2 miles away

Middletown

8.1 miles away

Kennedyville

10.2 miles away

Crumpton

10.2 miles away

Odessa

10.8 miles away

Clayton

11.1 miles away

Chesapeake City

11.6 miles away

Still Pond

12.1 miles away

Smyrna

12.2 miles away

Sudlersville

12.4 miles away

Kenton

12.4 miles away

Betterton

13.3 miles away

Hartly

14.4 miles away

Barclay

15.1 miles away

Templeville

15.7 miles away

Worton

15.8 miles away

Butlertown

15.9 miles away

Kingstown

16.3 miles away

Chestertown

16.7 miles away

Church Hill

17.2 miles away

Chesapeake Landing

19.2 miles away

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FAQ about Jacobs Creek fishing

the Jacobs Creek is a stream located in Kent County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°21′36.6″N 75°49′10.7″W
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