river in Maryland, USA
Winding through Frederick County farm country to the Potomac, the Monocacy is a productive float-fishing river for smallmouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish, with a catch-and-release bass reach in its lowest miles. Located in the Potomac's largest Maryland tributary, through Frederick County.
Monocacy River is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Monocacy River can target species including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Monocacy River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Monocacy River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Monocacy River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Monocacy River:
Anglers at Monocacy River can target species including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Monocacy River before you cast a line.
Monocacy River is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.