Seneca Creek
Seneca Creek
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 3
- Species
- 21
Seneca Creek offers a tranquil fishing experience in Montgomery County, Maryland. This 14 miles from Clopper Lake in Seneca Creek State Park down to the Potomac River. Protected by Seneca Creek State Park, the creek provides diverse fishing opportunities with various habitats to explore. With clear waters flowing through a picturesque landscape, Seneca Creek is an accessible destination for anglers of all skill levels looking to catch a variety of freshwater species throughout different seasons of the year.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Seneca Creek and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Fallfish
Semotilus corporalis
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Redbreast Sunfish
Lepomis auritus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Catfish
Ameiurus catus
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Seneca Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Seneca Creek
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Maryland licenses and regulations
Maryland Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Maryland Fishing License
Individuals under the age of 16 are not required to obtain a license to sport fish/crab. They can, however, purchase a recreational crab license if they want to catch the bushel of crabs allowed with that license.
Maryland Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Maryland Stream Access Laws
Current law in Maryland seems quite friendly to public access to floatable water, allowing access at all public bridges and road crossings of floatable water. Though historically the state has only recognized waters subject to the ebb and flow of tides as navigable, that definition appears to have broadened. A complete list of public waters and access points is available on the Maryland DNR website.
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SENECA CREEK AT DAWSONVILLE, MD
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Fishing spots
- Berryville Road Boat Ramp
- Seneca Creek State Park Rt. 28 Parking Lot Creek Access Boat Ramp
- Seneca Creek Park Access
- Seneca Creek Bridge
- Seneca Creek Bridge
- Seneca Creek Trib Bridge
- Dry Seneca Creek Bridge
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