Washington County · canal · order 6 river · ~231 cfs typical
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a canal in Washington 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
Overcast
89°
64°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
92°
65°
14 mph
10%
Sun
Showers
83°
67°
16 mph
60%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Opequon Creek0.1 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Hoke Run1.4 mi
- Potomac River Reservoir2.5 mi
- Swan Pond3.3 mi
- Marsh Run4.5 mi
- Potomac River Reservoir5.7 mi
- Conococheague Creek6.1 mi
- Jordan Run6.4 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.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chesapeake and Ohio Canal?+
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 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal?+
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a canal in Washington County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.