Dorchester County · stream · order 6 river · ~817 cfs typical
Choptank River
Choptank 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
80°
75°
14 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
82°
77°
17 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
86°
73°
18 mph
47%
→ 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
- Harris Creek4.3 mi
- Little Choptank River6.3 mi
- Broad Creek6.2 mi
- Phillips Creek7.7 mi
- Leadenham Creek8.5 mi
- Fishing Creek8.5 mi
- Slaughter Creek9.7 mi
- Tred Avon River7.9 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.
Choptank River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Choptank 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 Choptank River?+
Choptank River is a stream in Dorchester County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.