Fishing at Marshy Creek, Queen Anne's County, Maryland

• Overview

  Look for Marshy Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It lies 3 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to roughly 377 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. The nearest place of any size is Grasonville, 1 mile away. Then Chester, 3.5 miles, and Stevensville, 4.8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Marshy Creek

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Oyster and old piling give the only hard structure in sight. Slack water is dead water on a place like this. Species logged across Queen Anne's County include white perch, striped bass and alewife. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Marshy Creek fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 77°F and January at 34°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Marshy Creek runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Prospect Bay, 1.4 miles away. Treat Marshy Creek as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.