Md. Code Regs. 08.02.01.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 08.02.01.13 - Fishery Management Areas

A. The fishery management areas of the State consist of the units in §§B and C of this regulation as delineated on maps filed in the Office of the Secretary of Natural Resources.

B. Fishery Management Propagation Areas.

(1) The following areas are Fishery Management Propagation Areas:

(a) Albert Powell Hatchery - Washington County;

(b) Bear Creek Hatchery - Garrett County;

(c) Lewistown Work Center - Frederick County;

(d) Manning Hatchery - Charles County;

(e) Piney Point Aquaculture Center - St. Mary's County; and

(f) Unicorn Lake Hatchery - Queen Anne's County;

(g) Cushwa Hatchery - Washington County; and

(h) North Branch of the Potomac River downstream of Jennings Randolph Reservoir and upstream of the overhead cable and red bank post located approximately 345 yards below the Jennings Randolph Reservoir spillway - Garrett County.

(2) Public access to any Fishery Management Propagation Area is prohibited except with prior permission of the facility staff or as otherwise posted.

C. Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas.

(1) The following areas are Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas:

(a) Big Mill Pond - Queen Anne's County;

(b) Brownsville Pond - Washington County;

(c) Brunswick Pond - Frederick County;

(d) Bynum Run Pond - Harford County;

(e) Evitts Creek Pond - Allegany County;

(f) Forest Hill Lake - Harford County;

(g) Frank Bentz Pond - Frederick County;

(h) Hughsville Pond - Charles County;

(i) North Branch Potomac River - Folly and Laurel Runs - Garrett County;

(j) North Branch Potomac River - Gary A. Yoder Landing - Allegany County;

(k) North Branch Potomac River - McCoole - Allegany County;

(l) Rising Sun Pond - Cecil County;

(m) Smithville Lake - Caroline County;

(n) Unicorn Lake - Queen Anne's County;

(o) Urbana Lake - Frederick County;

(p) Urieville Lake - Kent County; and

(q) Wye Mills Lake - Queen Anne's County.

(2) Public access to any Fishery Management Public Fishing Area is allowed from the hours of 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

(3) Camping.

(a) For the purpose of this regulation, "camping" means erecting tents or other shelters for the purpose of residing temporarily upon the property overnight.

(b) A person may not camp on Fishery Management Public Fishing Areas except on designated sites or by written permit, or both.

(4) Use of Vehicles.

(a) For the purpose of this regulation, "vehicle" means a vehicle or vessel propelled by mechanical power that is capable of travelling on land, snow, or ice.

(b) A person may not operate any vehicle on a Fishery Management Public Fishing Area without written permission of the Fisheries Service except on those roads, lanes, or areas which are open to automobile traffic or which are specifically marked by the Fisheries Service.

(5) Feeding Wildlife.

(a) In this section, "wildlife" has the meaning stated in Natural Resources Article, § 10-101(cc), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) Except for lawful fishing and hunting activities, a person may not feed wildlife in a Fishery Management Public Fishing Area.

D. Hunting and Trapping.

(1) Hunting and trapping are only allowed in the areas described in §B of this regulation by written permission of the Fisheries Service.

(2) Hunting is allowed in the following areas described in §C of this regulation:

(a) North Branch Potomac River - Laurel and Folly Run; and

(b) North Branch Potomac River - McCoole

(c) Urbana Lake.

(3) Urbana Lake.

(a) Hunting is allowed only with archery equipment.

(b) Firearms are prohibited.

(4) Trapping is only allowed in the areas described in §C of this regulation by written permission of the Fisheries Service.

E. Projectile fishing gears, as described in COMAR 08.02.25.02 and .03, are prohibited in all Fishery Management Areas.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.01.13

Regulation .13 adopted effective 42:6 Md. R. 510, eff.3/30/2015; amended effective 44:11 Md. R. 524, eff. 6/5/2017; amended effective 49:25 Md. R.1041-1070, eff. 12/12/2022; amended effective 50:24 Md. R. 1040, eff. 12/11/2023