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Conococheague Creek — Williamsport fishing conditions · Maryland

Today 5 pm to Monday 4 amSmallmouth bass

The bite peaks at 74.

Log a trip here
Right now: 66 for smallmouth bass, marginalTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Smallmouth bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 664 pm
  2. 74
  3. 74
  4. 747 pm
  5. 74
  6. 74
  7. 7410 pm
  8. 74
  9. 74Sun
  10. 741 am
  11. 74
  12. 74
  13. 744 am
  14. 74
  15. 74
  16. 747 am
  17. 74
  18. 74
  19. 7410 am
  20. 74
  21. 74
  22. 741 pm
  23. 74
  24. 74
  25. 744 pm
  26. 74
  27. 74
  28. 747 pm
  29. 74
  30. 74
  31. 7410 pm
  32. 74
  33. 74Mon
  34. 741 am
  35. 74
  36. 74
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Smallmouth bass range 55–78°

Wind
16 mph

From the west

Flow
123 cfs

steady · -2% in 24 h

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:03 pm

Sky
Partly Sunny

7% chance of rain

Air
55°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Maryland non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

74Worth the tripToday 5 pm to Monday 4 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

12" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland nontidal waters: 12" minimum (or as set by special regulation), 5 bass a day combined with largemouth, kept only Jun 16 to the last day of February. Catch and release is allowed at all times. Bass may not be used as bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Nov. More on smallmouth bass

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

68MarginalToday 5 pm to Monday 4 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland nontidal waters: no minimum size, 5 a day (10 in possession), open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Nov. More on channel catfish

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

68MarginalToday 5 pm to Monday 4 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

12" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland nontidal waters: 12" minimum (or as set by special regulation), 5 bass a day combined with smallmouth, kept only Jun 16 to the last day of February. Catch and release is allowed at all times. Bass may not be used as bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Nov. More on largemouth bass

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

33Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Common carp is here Apr–Oct. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

15 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland non-tidal waters: no minimum size, open year-round, 15 a day and 30 in possession.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Last checked 20 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Oct. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • River123 cfs · steady · -2% in 24 h
  • Barometer29.95 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:03 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:47 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:50 am–6:50 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

Maryland DNR, Nov 4

Freshwater Fishing. Although the fall trout stocking program has reached its end, there are still plenty of opportunities for put-and-take anglers in the many community ponds and reservoirs that were stocked. If anglers try switching from Powerbait and work the waters distant from the usual stocking locations with spinners, they might be surprised with the trout that are still there. The delayed harvest and catch-and-return trout management waters will provide catch-and-release fishing from now until June. At that time there will be dates when they revert to put-and-take for the summer months. More information about the special trout management areas is on the DNR website.

Quoted from the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report. Reports are what anglers and biologists saw that week, not a forecast.

Licenses and rules: MD DNR · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The Conococheague enters the Potomac at Williamsport — a workmanlike smallmouth and channel catfish creek with deep holes and short runs. Lower stretch wadable in summer; bank access at Riverbottom Park and via the C&O Canal towpath at the mouth.

Floods quickly after heavy rain — check the gauge before driving out. Riverbottom Park parking off East Salisbury Street.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport you need a Maryland non-tidal fishing license issued by MD DNR (and a separate Maryland trout stamp if targeting trout in non-tidal waters). See the agency's current rules: https://dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license.aspx

What fish are commonly targeted at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport?

Conococheague Creek — Williamsport is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Conococheague Creek — Williamsport have?

Conococheague Creek — Williamsport has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location. Floods quickly after heavy rain — check the gauge before driving out. Riverbottom Park parking off East Salisbury Street.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport?

Maryland DNR non-tidal (inland) regulations apply at Conococheague Creek — Williamsport. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Conococheague Creek — Williamsport tidal water?

No. Conococheague Creek — Williamsport is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.