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Atlantic croaker

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Spot croaker

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Alligator gar

35 in · 7 lb 4 oz

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General info

Johnson Creek is a stream located in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic croaker and Spot croaker.

Location

37°59′11.7″N 75°49′25.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Johnson 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 22nd, 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

37°59′11.7″N 75°49′25.4″W
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Dames Quarter

13.1 miles away

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14.0 miles away

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Tangier

14.6 miles away

West Pocomoke

15.1 miles away

Pocomoke City

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Princess Anne

16.6 miles away

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18.0 miles away

Atlantic

18.3 miles away

Waterview

18.6 miles away

Metompkin

19.3 miles away

Whitehaven

19.7 miles away

Nanticoke

19.8 miles away

Tasley

20.2 miles away

Jesterville

21.3 miles away

Savageville

21.3 miles away

Allen

22.1 miles away

Bivalve

22.3 miles away

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FAQ about Johnson Creek fishing

the Johnson Creek is a stream located in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°59′11.7″N 75°49′25.4″W
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