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Pickerel fishing in Maryland

Maryland offers excellent fishing for pickerel. Anglers can explore weedy lakes, ponds, and still backwaters where this species thrives.

Types of Pickerel in Maryland

Best baits and lures for Pickerel in Maryland

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Pickerel.

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Latest Pickerel fishing reports in Maryland

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Chain pickerel

Pocomoke River

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Chester River

15 in · 1 lb

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Magothy River

25 in · 4 lb

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Johnson Pond

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Loch Raven Reservoir

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Chester River

14 in · 1 lb

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Tuckahoe Creek

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Jarmans Branch

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Sassafras River

15 in · 1 lb

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Magothy River

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Regulations for Pickerel in Maryland

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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