North Bethesda stands in Montgomery County, out in Maryland. Nothing is on the doorstep, but nothing is far either. In order of distance: 4.3 miles brings you to Lake Bernard Frank to the north, 4.3 miles brings you to Pine Lake then 6.6 miles brings you to Great Falls Estate Lake to the west. Great Falls Estate
| 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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