Potomac stands in Montgomery County, out in Maryland. A short drive changes the water type completely. In order of distance: Great Falls Estate Lake sits 1.5 miles from the centre, Lake Werowance sits 3.8 miles from the centre to the south-west, Lake Eisen sits 3.9 miles from the centre then Lake Placid sits 6.7
| 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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