.09 — Fishing

.09 Fishing.

A. Except in a posted area, a person in possession of a Maryland Freshwater Sportfishing License may fish within a WQMA if the person complies with the provisions of this regulation. B. In General. (1) Fishing at a WQMA is permitted: (a) Between the hours of sunrise and sunset; and (b) From watercrafts between March 1 and December 31 annually. (2) Fishing is permitted from the banks year-round. (3) A person fishing may not drill through the ice to fish. C. Vessels. A person fishing at a WQMA may do so from a: (1) Rowboat; (2) Runabout type boat; (3) Canoe; or (4) Kayak. D. Areas. (1) A person fishing at a WQMA may fish from designated areas on the shore of a reservoir. (2) A person fishing at a WQMA may not fish: (a) Between Liberty Road and Liberty Dam; (b) Within 1500 feet of Prettyboy Dam; (c) In an area designated as a fish refuge area; or (d) In an area where: (i) The banks are steep; (ii) There are rock cliffs or promontories; or (iii) There is danger of a person falling into the water with resultant risk of injury or drowning. (3) A person may only fish from a bridge in a WQMA on a designated platform provided at the following places: (a) The Dulaney Valley Road bridge at Loch Raven Reservoir, and (b) The Deer Park/Nicodemus Road bridge at Liberty Reservoir. E. Equipment. (1) A person fishing at a WQMA may use a: (a) Rod; (b) Hook; (c) Line; and (d) Single artificial lure. (2) A person fishing at a WQMA may not use a: (a) Net; (b) Bow; (c) Spear; or (d) Device other than those provided for in §E(1) of this regulation. F. Prohibited Activities. A person fishing at a WQMA may not: (1) Ice fish; (2) Magnet fish; or (3) Fish from a rowing shell.