lake in Maryland, USA
Southern Maryland's premier freshwater destination, 250-acre St. Mary's Lake is managed under a bass slot limit and is well known for quality largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie and bluegill in its stump-filled coves. Located in a 250-acre impoundment on MD Route 5 in St. Mary's County.
St. Mary's Lake is a lake 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 St. Mary's Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, and Largemouth Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on St. Mary's Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at St. Mary's Lake. 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 St. Mary's Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at St. Mary's Lake:
Anglers at St. Mary's Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, and Largemouth 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 St. Mary's Lake before you cast a line.
St. Mary's Lake is a lake in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.