Largemouth Bass

Galestown, Maryland, offers a classic Eastern Shore largemouth bass experience. The area's network of small creeks, ponds, and the upper reaches of the Nanticoke River provide ideal habitat. Spring and fall are generally the peak seasons. During the spring prespawn and spawn, focus on shallow, weedy areas. As the water warms in summer, look for bass holding in deeper water near structure. In the fall, bass will aggressively feed before winter. For a good starting point, try launching a kayak or small boat at one of the public access points along Marshyhope Creek; it's a tributary of the Nanticoke known for holding bass. Local anglers often have success with spinnerbaits and crankbaits worked along submerged timber and grass edges. The bass in this area tend to be relatively plentiful, though finding larger specimens can be a challenge, so persistence and exploring different areas are key.