Washington County, MD · Lake

Greenbrier State Park

Greenbrier State Park offers public shoreline and pier access on a freshwater lake in Washington County. Common targets include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and chain pickerel.

Live · updated Jun 5, 6:56 PM ET

Top picks today

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish & Chain Pickerel — tied at the top (68/100)

5 species tied for best of 5 tracked at Greenbrier State Park.

68 /100

good

Atmosphere

Air Temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind

3 to 13 mph

Rain

Saturday

Pressure

Steady

6-hour trend

Water

Water Temp

—

Tidal waters

Tide

high slack

Next high at 11:24 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Sunset

8:34 PM

Moon · 70%

waning gibbous

Today's Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:04 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:38 AM	High	1.7 ft
6:07 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:24 PM	High	1.2 ft

Species at Greenbrier State Park

5 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 5 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.

#1 Largemouth Bass Workable day for Largemouth Bass. In season 68/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

About. Micropterus salmoides — Most popular gamefish in MD non-tidal waters. Ambush predator around cover — lily pads, submerged timber, docks, grass edges. Hits plastics, spinnerbaits, jigs, and topwater across the season.

Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · either tide · depth 3–25 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Min size: 12"
Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: 12-inch minimum, 5 per day in aggregate with smallmouth bass. Harvest season is June 16 through the last day of February. March 1–June 15 is catch-and-release only to protect the spawn. Some waters have special regulations (slot limits, lower creel) — check the water-specific page.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Smallmouth Bass Workable day for Smallmouth Bass. In season 68/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

About. Micropterus dolomieu — Premier gamefish of the non-tidal Potomac, the Upper Susquehanna, and Deep Creek Lake. Pound-for-pound one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish. Hits tubes, crayfish imitations, spinnerbaits, and topwater poppers.

Prefers. Water 55–78°F (ideal 68°F) · either tide · depth 3–30 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Min size: 12"
Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: 12-inch minimum, 5 per day in aggregate with largemouth bass. Harvest season is June 16 through the last day of February. March 1–June 15 is catch-and-release only. Special regulations apply on sections of the non-tidal Potomac — check site-specific rules.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Crappie Workable day for Crappie. In season 68/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

About. Pomoxis spp. — Covers both black crappie (P. nigromaculatus) and white crappie (P. annularis). Schooling panfish around brush, docks, and submerged timber. Spring pre-spawn is the prime season — small minnows and 1/16-oz jigs are the go-to.

Prefers. Water 50–80°F (ideal 65°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Daily creel: 15

Non-tidal MD: no minimum size, 15 per day in aggregate (black + white crappie). Open year-round.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Channel Catfish Workable day for Channel Catfish. In season 68/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

About. Ictalurus punctatus — Native catfish of MD non-tidal rivers, reservoirs, and farm ponds. Bottom-feeder that takes chicken liver, stinkbait, nightcrawlers, and cut bait. Most active at night and in warm water.

Prefers. Water 60–85°F (ideal 75°F) · either tide · depth 5–30 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: no minimum size, 5 per day, open year-round. Standard freshwater fishing license required.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Chain Pickerel Workable day for Chain Pickerel. In season 68/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

About. Esox niger — Native toothy predator of mill ponds, blackwater rivers, and grassy shorelines — especially common on the Eastern Shore. Hits spinners, spoons, and minnow plugs aggressively. Cold-weather fishery when bass have shut down.

Prefers. Water 45–80°F (ideal 60°F) · either tide · depth 3–15 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 44 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Min size: 14"
Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: 14-inch minimum, 5 per day. Open year-round.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

Location Info

Water Body

Lake

Access

Pier, shore, and ramp

Jurisdiction

Maryland non-tidal

Coordinates

39.5368, -77.6194

What anglers are reporting

From the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report, published May 27, 2026.

Freshwater Fishing

Maryland’s spring trout stocking season is now complete. Stocking began in February and wrapped up on May 18. A total of 254,810 trout were stocked; 182,260 trout were stocked into open waters and 72,550 stocked under the closure period. Trout were stocked into 118 waterbodies, including 53 streams and rivers and 65 lakes and ponds. The next period of regular trout stocking will begin in October. Due to warming water temperatures, some delayed harvest trout management waters (known as Group I) in the central and parts of the western region will open to trout harvest from June 1 to September 30.

Species mentioned: trout

Excerpts are anecdotal and reflect a single week's observations from DNR biologists and reporting anglers — not predictions. Use as one signal among many; verify against current conditions before planning a trip.

Local reports & rules for Greenbrier State Park: Maryland DNR fishing report → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →

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Frequently Asked

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Greenbrier State Park?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Greenbrier State Park you need a Maryland non-tidal fishing license issued by MD DNR (and a separate Maryland trout stamp if targeting trout in non-tidal waters). See the agency's current rules: https://dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license.aspx

What fish are commonly targeted at Greenbrier State Park?

Greenbrier State Park is listed on this site for 5 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and 1 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Greenbrier State Park?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Greenbrier State Park against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Greenbrier State Park have?

Greenbrier State Park has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Greenbrier State Park?

Maryland DNR non-tidal (inland) regulations apply at Greenbrier State Park. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Greenbrier State Park tidal water?

Yes. Greenbrier State Park sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.