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Cecil County, MD · Chesapeake Bay

Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville)

Cecil County, MD

A Perryville waterfront park at the mouth of the Susquehanna where the river meets the head of the Chesapeake — the legendary Susquehanna Flats. Shore and pier anglers target the spring catch-and-release striped bass run, white perch, and the upper bay’s big blue and channel catfish, with smallmouth bass holding in the river current.

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Top picks today

Channel Catfish & Blue Catfish — tied at the top (61/100)

2 species tied for best of 5 tracked at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville).

61 /100
good
NWSActive weather alert

Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Atmosphere

Air Temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
2 to 10 mph
W
Rain
4%
Saturday
Pressure
Steady
6-hour trend

Water

Water Temp
73°F
Tidal waters
Tide
incoming
Seas
0.7 ft
Nearest buoy wave height

Sun & Moon

Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 70%
waning gibbous

Today's Tides

Time Type Height
2:00 AM High 1.9 ft
7:48 AM Low 0.5 ft
1:43 PM High 2.6 ft
8:52 PM Low 0.4 ft

Species at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville)

5 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 2 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.

#1 Channel Catfish Check local Channel Catfish regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 61/100
Regulations not yet verified

We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Channel Catfish in MD on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.

What's helping

  • 73°F water — right in channel catfish's ideal range
  • 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

  • NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out

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.

No regulations on file for Maryland tidal / tidal-bay. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.

#1 Blue Catfish Workable day for Blue Catfish. In season 61/100

What's helping

  • 73°F water — right in blue catfish's ideal range
  • 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

  • NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out

About. Ictalurus furcatus — Invasive apex predator, now abundant throughout the tidal Potomac, Patuxent, and Nanticoke. MDDNR actively encourages harvest. Caught on cut bait (bunker, white perch, gizzard shad) fished on bottom. 50+ lb fish are routine on the Potomac.

Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · either tide · depth 10–60 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

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

Daily creel
0

Invasive species in Maryland tidal waters. No minimum size, no creel limit, open year-round. MDDNR encourages anglers to harvest rather than release. Not listed in the Chesapeake Bay seasons/sizes/limits table because no restrictions apply.

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

#3 Smallmouth Bass Check local Smallmouth Bass regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 49/100
Regulations not yet verified

We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Smallmouth Bass in MD on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.

What's helping

  • 73°F water — inside smallmouth bass's active range
  • 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

  • NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out

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.

No regulations on file for Maryland tidal / tidal-bay. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.

#4 White Perch Marginal conditions for White Perch. In season 43/100

What's helping

  • 73°F water — inside white perch's active range
  • 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

  • incoming tide — white perch prefers outgoing tide
  • NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out

About. Morone americana — Smaller cousin of the striped bass and arguably the Bay's most popular panfish. Schools heavily in tidal rivers and creeks; hits bottom rigs with bloodworms, grass shrimp, or small jigs. Spring spawning run into the freshwater ends of tributaries is the marquee fishery.

Prefers. Water 50–78°F (ideal 65°F) · outgoing tide · depth 3–25 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

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

Daily creel
0

No minimum size when caught with hook and line; 8-inch minimum for other legal gear. No daily creel limit. Open year-round in Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries.

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

#5 Striped Bass Marginal conditions for Striped Bass. In season 35/100

What's helping

  • In the current report — striped bass is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area
  • incoming tide — striped bass prefers incoming tide
  • 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

  • 73°F water — above striped bass's active range (50–72°f) — fish move deep
  • NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out

About. Morone saxatilis — Maryland's state fish. Anadromous — runs into Bay tributaries to spawn each spring. Targeted by trolling, jigging, live-lining, and surf casting. Locally called "rockfish."

Prefers. Water 50–72°F (ideal 62°F) · incoming tide · depth 5–35 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

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

Min size
19"
Max size
24"
Daily creel
1

Chesapeake Bay recreational regulations (2026). January 1–April 30 and December 6–31 are catch-and-release only (no harvest) — the April C&R period was restored in 2026 for the first time since 2019. August 1–31 is closed to all targeting to protect fish from thermal stress. Spawning rivers (Choptank, Chester, Manokin, Nanticoke, Patuxent, Transquaking, Wicomico) and the Upper Bay spawning area / Susquehanna Flats are closed to targeting March 1–May 31. Circle hooks required when fishing with bait. Potomac River main stem is managed separately by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission. Atlantic coast regulations (28–31 in slot, year-round) differ.

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

Location Info

Water Body

Chesapeake Bay

Access

Pier, shore, and ramp

Jurisdiction

Maryland tidal

Coordinates

39.5539, -76.0911

Notes

Susquehanna Flats striped bass are catch-and-release only in the spring spawning window — check current MD DNR dates before targeting them.

What anglers are reporting

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

Middle Bay

Fishing for striped bass at the Bay Bridge piers has been good this past week and should continue. Boats have been anchoring up-current of the bridge piers on the east side and drifting live spot and assorted baits back to the pier bases. Other anglers are positioning close to the piers and casting soft plastic jigs to the pier bases with good success. Striped bass fishing is very good for light tackle anglers casting and jigging in many traditional locations in the middle Bay. Eastern Bay, Poplar Island, Thomas Point, and the mouth of the Choptank River are just a few locations where casting paddletails and soft plastic jigs is working well.

Species mentioned: spot, striped bass

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 Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville): Maryland DNR fishing report → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →

Nearby Access Points

Havre de Grace Fishing Pier

<1 mi

Harford Co., MD · Pier · Chesapeake

Susquehanna Flats

2.1 mi

Cecil Co., MD · Ramp · Chesapeake

Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)

6.4 mi

Cecil Co., MD · Multi · Chesapeake

North East Community Park

8.0 mi

Cecil Co., MD · Multi · Chesapeake

Frequently Asked

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) you need a Maryland Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport License issued by MD DNR. Anglers may instead qualify for the free Maryland Saltwater Angler Registration in some circumstances (e.g., guest on a boat carrying a Bay & Coastal Sport Boat Decal, or holder of a Virginia saltwater license). See the agency's current rules: https://dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license.aspx

What fish are commonly targeted at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville)?

Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) is listed on this site for 5 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, White Perch, Channel Catfish, Blue 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 Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville)?

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 Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) 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 Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) have?

Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Susquehanna Flats striped bass are catch-and-release only in the spring spawning window — check current MD DNR dates before targeting them.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville)?

Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tidal regulations apply at Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville). 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 Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) tidal water?

Yes. Jean S. Roberts Memorial Park (Perryville) sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.

Data from NOAA, NWS, MD DNR

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