Fishing near Columbia, MD the closest public spots today
6 of 12worth the trip today
Mostly white perch and largemouth bass today. Downs Park scores best, 24 miles out.
Small Craft Advisory at 2 spots
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The 12 closest spots
In Howard County, MD, between Baltimore and Washington DC. The upper Chesapeake Bay sits east; the Patuxent River drainage runs through the county; in-county reservoirs (Triadelphia, Rocky Gorge) are managed by WSSC.
Patapsco Valley State Park — Daniels Area9.4 mi · ~13 min · Baltimore CountyRainbow trout
15 mph wind
68Marginal
Fort Smallwood Park21 mi · ~30 min · Anne Arundel CountyWhite perch
72° water · 17 mph wind · outgoing tide
84Worth the trip
Cox's Point Park22 mi · ~32 min · Baltimore CountyWhite perch
72° water · 15 mph wind · outgoing tide
92Go
North Point State Park23 mi · ~33 min · Baltimore CountyWhite perchSmall Craft Advisory
72° water · 16 mph wind · outgoing tide
59Marginal
Downs Park24 mi · ~34 min · Anne Arundel CountyWhite perch
72° water · 17 mph wind · outgoing tide
94Go
Rocky Point Park — Essex25 mi · ~36 min · Baltimore CountyWhite perchSmall Craft Advisory
72° water · 18 mph wind · outgoing tide
44Sit it out
Miami Beach Park25 mi · ~36 min · Baltimore CountyWhite perch
72° water · 15 mph wind · outgoing tide
92Go
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Columbia. Drive times are rough and don’t know about traffic.