Fishing Bay is a large saltwater estuary located in Dorchester County, Maryland, forming a significant part of the Chesapeake Bay system. Dominated by expansive tidal marshes, it comprises the largest parcel of publicly owned tidal wetlands in the state and is the core of the extensive Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area. The landscape is a mosaic of open water, winding tidal creeks, and vast marshes dotted with small islands of loblolly pines and hardwoods. This productive ecosystem supports a rich diversity of marine life and offers anglers a classic Chesapeake Bay inshore fishing experience, with access to both protected backwaters and open bay environments.