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Joppa Fishing Piers
Public fishing piers at Mariner Point Park and neighboring waterfronts give Joppa anglers easy shoreline access to the Gunpowder River and upper Chesapeake fishery.
At a Glance
- Piers
- Mariner Point + nearby waterfronts
- Species
- Striped bass, perch, catfish, crab
- License
- MD tidal fishing license required
Key Details
Schedule
Open dawn to dusk year-round.
Location
Admission
Free.
Parking
Free at each pier.
About Joppa Fishing Piers
Species vary by season — striped bass, white perch, catfish, and blue crab are all in reach depending on time of year. Piers are ADA-friendly at Mariner Point.
A Maryland tidal fishing license is required — check MD DNR for current regulations.
Video Tour
A short video tour will live here. Drop a YouTube or Vimeo embed into this slot when you have footage of Joppa Fishing Piers.
Video coming soon
Insider Tips
- Bring your own tackle — bait is not typically sold on-site.
- Early mornings and evenings are the productive windows in summer.