Fishing licence & access
This water's specific licence status hasn't been verified yet. Use the Maryland rules below to work out which licence applies, and confirm at the source.
Fishing licences in Maryland
Most anglers 16 and older need a Maryland fishing licence. Which one depends on the water; children under 16 fish free.
- Tidal waters (Chesapeake Bay, its tidal rivers, the coastal bays)
- Buy a Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing Licence — or join the free Maryland tidal Angler Registry and fish tidal waters without buying a licence.
- Non-tidal (fresh) waters
- A Non-Tidal (freshwater) Fishing Licence is required. Add a Trout Stamp to keep trout.
- Free Fishing Days
- Maryland sets a few licence-free days each year when anyone may fish statewide without a licence.
- Licence-Free Fishing Areas
- DNR designates specific non-tidal spots where no licence is ever required. Confirm the current list at the source below.
Maryland DNR Fisheries (official) · verified Aug 31, 2026 · official source
Licensing summary for convenience — always confirm the current rules and areas with Maryland DNR before you fish.
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Access details
- County
- Queen Anne's
- On Google Maps
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- Launch fee
- Queen Anne's County public landing permit
- Parking
- About 6 trailers reported
- Launch
- Single boat ramp
- Access
- County public boat ramp
- Facilities
- Bait: Chestertown Marina
- Address
- Deep Landing Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620
- Town
- Chestertown area
- State
- MD
- Google rating
- 4.5 from 34 reviews
- Google reviews
- 34
- Waterway
- Upper Chester River
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Centreville Wharf
Corsica River access.
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Soft launch at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center; guided tours available seasonally.
rampCrumpton Boat Ramp
Upper Chester River access.
rampGoodhand Creek Landing
Eastern Bay tributary access.
marinaHemingway's Marina
Marina services near the Bay Bridge.
rampKent Narrows Boat Ramp
Heavily used launch with swift current and boat traffic.
Reports from this water
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