Dorchester County, Maryland ~ Fishing & Crabbing Piers and Bridges

 

 

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Elliott Island Road Bridge - Over the Pokata Creek
Closest intersection is;
   Henrys Cross Road & Elliott Island Road
   Drawbridge, MD 21869
From the above intersection go 7.8 miles south on Elliott Island Road to the bridge. Bridge is about 1.2 miles past the Island Creek boat ramp which is on your left hand side..

GPS 38° 20'50.54" N    75° 56'15.72" W
( Center of bridge )

 

Fishing bridge over The Pokata Creek in Drawbridge Maryland, bridge is about 60' in length over the water, parking area close to bridge, no restrooms, there is also a hand launch for you kayak or canoe next to the bridge.

 

Bill Burton State Park Pier on the Dorchester County Side
Closest intersection is;
   Rambler Road & Radiance Drive
   Cambridge, MD 21613
From the above intersection go 275' north / west on Radiance Drive parking area is on the right..

GPS 38° 34'14.31" N    76° 03'47.11" W
( Foot of pier )

The pier is 2500' in length over the Choptank River. Additional parking available at the Dorcester County Visitor Center which is located on the other side of Route 50. A walkway from the Visitor Center side is located under the bridge at the waters edge. The Visitor Center has restrooms.

Hoopers Island Road Bridge - Over the Great Marsh Creek
Closest intersection is;
   Smithville Road & Hoopers Island Road
   Lakes, MD 21622
From the above intersection go 500' south on Hoopers Island Road ( MD- 335 ) to the bridge..

GPS 38° 23'45.92" N    76° 13'52.72" W
( Center of bridge )

 

The Hoopers Island Road fishing bridge over the Great Marsh Creek very close to the outlet to The Hongo River in Lakes, Maryland is about 50' in length over the water, parking along the shoulder with respect to local laws and traffic, please be careful on the bridge as it is narrow. If you are comfortable the bridge has concrete abutements outside of the guard rails.

 

Long Wharf Park
Closest intersection is;
   High Street & Water Street
   Cambridge, MD 21613
Entrance to the closest parking area is basically at this intersection..

GPS 38° 34'32.19" N    76° 04'16.57" W
( Foot of pier )

The Long Wharf Park pier is about 925' in length. Please respect walkers and boaters while fishing here.

 

Taylors Island Road Bridge - Over Parsons Creek
Closest intersection is;
   Taylors Island Road ( MD-16 ) & Susquehanna Road
   Madison, MD 21648
From the above intersection go 1.6 miles south on Taylor Island Road ( MD- 16 ) to the bridge..

GPS 38° 29'17.99" N    76° 15'45.73" W
( Center of bridge )

 

The Taylors Island Road fishing bridge over The Parsons Creek in Madison Maryland is about 50' in length over the water, parking along the shoulder with respect to local laws and traffic, please be careful on the bridge as it is narrow.

 

Taylors Island Road Bridge - Over the Slaughter Creek
Closest intersection is;
   Taylors Island Road ( MD-16 ) & Smithville Road
   Taylors Island, MD 21622
From the above intersection go 9/10ths of mile south / west on Taylor Island Road ( MD- 16 ) to the bridge..

GPS 38° 28'10.75" N    76° 17'29.13" W
( Center of bridge )

 

The Taylors Island Road fishing bridge #2 over The Slaughter Creek in Taylors Island, Maryland is about 1100' in length over Slaughter Creek, bridge is narrow and caution must always be taken. The best parking appears to be on the Island side of the bridge.

 

Smithville Road Bridge - Over the Beaverdam Creek
Closest intersection is;
   Smithville Road & Hoopers Island Road
   Lakes, MD 21622
From the above intersection go 2.4 miles north on Smithville Road to the bridge..

GPS 38° 25'44.68" N    76° 14'15.96" W
( Center of bridge )

 

The Smithville Road fishing bridge over The Beaverdam Creek in Lakes, Maryland is about 35' in length. The bridge is narrow and caution must always be taken. parking is probably best at the boat ramp adjacent to the bridge, please park to allow trailers easy use of the ramp.

 

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