FishingThere are numerous public waters around the Westminster area to freshwater fish. Please note that all persons, age 16 and over, must have a license. For information on licenses and fees, the size and creel limits of various species of fish and specific rules for individual fishing locations, such as Put-And-Take Fishing Areas and Designated Trout Waters, please consult the Maryland Freshwater Sportfishing Guide published by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Where to Buy a Fishing License in Westminster, MD
Wal-Mart
280 Woodward Road
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-857-8307
Public Fishing Locations in the Westminster Area:
Rivers
Patapsco River – Main stem of the South Branch from MD32 at Sykesville downstream to its confluence with the North Branch of the Patapsco River
Monocacy River
Lakes and Ponds
Bennett Cerf Pond - off MD27 within Random House Industrial Park
Farm Museum Pond - West of MD32 near Center Street in the Carroll County Farm Museum complex
Lake Hashawha – off Rinehart Road
Liberty Reservoir – MD26 near Wards Chapel Road
North Carroll Community Pond - MD30 at Manchester
Piney Run Reservoir - Martz Rd. off White Rock Rd. near Eldersburg
Roberts Field Pond – MD30 at Hampstead
Robert's Mill Pond – East of Taneytown, north of MD140
Upper John Owings Pond - John Owings Rd.
Westminster Community Pond - MD140 at MD97 near Westminster
Runs and Streams
Beaver Run Watershed - Upstream of MD91
Morgan Run – Upstream from London Bridges Road to MD97
Piney Run – Main stem downstream from Arrington Road
Fishing Locations for Mobility-Impaired Anglers
Project Access – Morgan Run - Located on Morgan Run at Klees Mill Road
Piney Run Reservoir - in Piney Run Park