Fishing.
COBRA, 21.02.04.09
in effect.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.
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/cobra/21.02.04.09Fetched: 10/25/2026