Dorchester County · stream · order 5 river · ~88 cfs typical
Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a stream in Dorchester County, Maryland. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
87°
67°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
89°
74°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
86°
73°
14 mph
60%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Transquaking River0.7 mi
- Doctors Creek1.7 mi
- Irish Creek1.9 mi
- Raccoon Creek2.0 mi
- Thorofare Creek2.7 mi
- Island Creek2.6 mi
- Backgarden Creek2.7 mi
- Goose Pond3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Blackwater River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Blackwater River?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Blackwater River?+
Blackwater River is a stream in Dorchester County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.