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Herring Bay

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Maryland, United States

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White perch

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Spot croaker

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American eel

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Striped bass

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Red drum

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Blue catfish

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General info

Herring Bay is an estuary located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, White perch, and Spot croaker.

Location

38°45′8.3″N 76°32′34.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Herring Bay, 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.

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FAQ about Herring Bay fishing

Herring Bay is an estuary located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°45′8.3″N 76°32′34.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Herring Bay 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.
The most common species in Herring Bay are:
  • Striped bass - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White perch - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spot croaker - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
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