In Maryland, Ilchester falls inside Howard County. There are about 23,476 people here. Within reach: Centennial Lake 5.0 miles away, Lake Kittamaqundi 5.3 miles away to the south-west, Wilde Lake 5.5 miles away followed by Lake Elkhorn 6.2 miles away to the south-west. At Lake Elkhorn the arms fish better than
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources (Maryland DNR) | Ages 16 and older | $32.00 | $55.00 | 3-day, 7-day | Separate license | Announced annually | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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