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Fishing at Lake Waterford Park

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Shoreline fishing is permitted at Lake Waterford Park. Come enjoy the beauty of the lake while casting a line! Fishing in the park is regulated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A Maryland Freshwater fishing license is required for fishing in non-tidal waters for all anglers 16 and older. A fishing license can be obtained at most local bait and tackle shops and local Walmart stores.

You must follow all creel limits when fishing at Lake Waterford Park, and abide by all Department of Natural Resources regulations. Learn more about rules and regulations here.
 

Fishing is prohibited in the protected wildlife area just south of the spillway - this is strictly enforced by park rangers.

More About Fishing 

 

Types of Fish at Lake Waterford Park

 

Bluegill (Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources)

Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
 

Crappie (Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources)

Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
 

Largemouth Bass (Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources)

Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
 

Chain Pickerel (Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources)

Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
 

Northern Snakehead (Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources)

Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Important Note: It is against Maryland and federal law to possess, import, or transport live northern snakehead. If you catch a snakehead in the lake and want to keep it, you must immediately kill the fish. Anglers are encouraged to catch and keep snakeheads year round. There is no minimum size or creel limit for snakeheads.