Chapter 30. Wicomico River

The Wicomico River encompasses all the waters of the Wicomico River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 14.567’ N., Long. 75° 52.350’ W., then running 140° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 13.967’ N., Long. 75° 51.717’ W.

Lower Ferry encompasses all of the waters of the Wicomico River upstream of a line beginning at a point on the south shore of the Wicomico River, at or near Lat. 38° 15.967’ N., Long. 75° 47.527’ W., then running 358° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 16.086’ N., Long. 75° 47.532’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 15.962’ N., Long. 75° 47.148’ W., then running 351° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 16.112’ N., Long. 75° 47.178’ W. This area has a 6 knot speed limit all year.

Upper Ferry encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.440’ N., Long. 75° 41.935’ W., then running 172° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.363’ N., Long. 75° 41.922’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.563’ N., Long. 75° 41.522’ W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.488’ N., Long. 75° 41.522’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

The Upper Wicomico River encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.028’ N., Long. 75° 37.282’ W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.958’ N., Long. 75° 37.220’ W., and running to the head of the river, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.