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Three Buoys Tackle & Supply • Elkton, MD
Three Buoys Tackle & Supply
Region

Upper Chesapeake Bay

The head of the Bay: tidal-fresh rivers, the Susquehanna Flats, and some of the most varied light-tackle water in the Mid-Atlantic.

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Fishing licence & access

This water's specific licence status hasn't been verified yet. Use the Maryland rules below to work out which licence applies, and confirm at the source.

Fishing licences in Maryland

Most anglers 16 and older need a Maryland fishing licence. Which one depends on the water; children under 16 fish free.

Tidal waters (Chesapeake Bay, its tidal rivers, the coastal bays)
Buy a Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing Licence — or join the free Maryland tidal Angler Registry and fish tidal waters without buying a licence.
Non-tidal (fresh) waters
A Non-Tidal (freshwater) Fishing Licence is required. Add a Trout Stamp to keep trout.
Free Fishing Days
Maryland sets a few licence-free days each year when anyone may fish statewide without a licence.
Licence-Free Fishing Areas
DNR designates specific non-tidal spots where no licence is ever required. Confirm the current list at the source below.

Maryland DNR Fisheries (official) · verified Aug 31, 2026 · official source

Licensing summary for convenience — always confirm the current rules and areas with Maryland DNR before you fish.

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Everything north of the Bay Bridge funnels into this region — big spring flows off the Susquehanna, tidal-fresh rivers stacked with largemouth, snakehead, and blue catfish, and the storied Flats striper fishery.

Pick a river below for launch points, seasonal patterns, and live community reports.

Waters & access inside Upper Chesapeake Bay

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Bohemia River

Short, fertile, and protected — a dependable choice when wind blows out the bigger water.

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Bush River

Western Shore tidal creeks with quiet water, resident bass, and improving snakehead numbers.

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Chester River

A long, winding Eastern Shore river — white perch factory in spring, rockfish schools in the fall.

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Elk River

The C&D Canal connection gives the Elk constant current, bait traffic, and a genuine mixed bag.

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Gunpowder River

From the tidal mouth up into the WMA marshes — kayak-friendly water with a wild feel minutes from the city.

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Middle River

Marina country close to Baltimore with surprisingly good dock-light fishing and winter pickerel.

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Northeast River

Town ramps, flats access, and consistent spring perch and catfish runs at the top of the Bay.

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Sassafras River

A tidal-fresh Eastern Shore river with pad fields, creek mouths, and a serious largemouth and snakehead reputation.

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Susquehanna Flats

The grass-covered delta of the Susquehanna — catch-and-release striper water in spring and a summer grass fishery for ev

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