Regulation .09 Fishing.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.09 (2026)
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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 <cite data-path="21.02.04.09">this regulation</cite>.
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 <cite data-path="21.02.04.09|E.|(1)">§E(1) of this regulation</cite>.
F.
Prohibited Activities.
A person fishing at a WQMA may not:
(1)
Ice fish;
(2)
Magnet fish; or
(3)
Fish from a rowing shell.