Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: | |||
(a) Susquehanna River | 39.608971 | -76.143379 | From head of tide at Spencer Island upstream to MD/PA line |
39.608994 | -76.121094 | ||
(b) All tributaries to the Susquehanna River except those designated below as Class III-P or Class IV-P | This includes all tributaries to the Susquehanna River including those that drain to the tidal portion of the Susquehanna River | ||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Northern Chesapeake Bay (CB1TF2): Includes the Upper Bay mainstem from the confluence with CB1TF1 and Northeast River (NORTF) to the mouth of the Susquehanna River. | 39.475132 | -76.097580 | (1) West side of Spesutie Narrows bridge |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.476006 | -76.094421 | (2) East side of Spesutie Narrows bridge |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.475323 | -76.072807 | (3) Locust Pt. on Spesutie Island |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.449471 | -76.010475 | (4) Turkey Pt., 0.1 miles WSW of lighthouse |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | 39.529629 | -75.979271 | (5) Red Pt. |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.540794 | -76.002899 | (6) East side of Carpenter Pt. |
39.540694 | -76.084635 | (7) Concord Point | |
39.546806 | -76.065148 | (8) Perry Point | |
(b) Northern Chesapeake Bay (CB1TF1): Upper Bay mainstem to confluence with CB1TF2, Elk River (ELKOH), and CB2OH. | 39.420143 | -76.123344 | (1) 1,000 feet SW of Cherry Tree Pt., APG |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.401688 | -76.035194 | (2) North of Chesapeake Haven, Grove Neck |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.429420 | -75.997681 | (3) 1,300 feet SW of Wroth Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.449200 | -76.007698 | (4) Turkey Pt. |
Application Depth: 1 meters, NGZ present | 39.449471 | -76.010475 | (5) Turkey Pt., 0.1 miles WSW of lighthouse |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.475323 | -76.072807 | (6) Locust Pt. on Spesutie Island |
39.476006 | -76.094421 | (7) East side of Spesutie Narrows bridge | |
39.475132 | -76.097580 | (8) West side of Spesutie Narrows bridge | |
(3) Class II-P: Northern Chesapeake Bay (CB1TF2): That portion of the Susquehanna River inclusive from the head of tide downstream to the mouth of the Susquehanna River is Class II-P. | 39.608971 | -76.143379 | (1) Just south of Rock Run on western shore |
39.609001 | -76.135147 | (2) West side Spencer Island | |
39.608959 | -76.132683 | (3) East side Spencer Island | |
39.608994 | -76.121094 | (4) Port Deposit | |
39.540694 | -76.084635 | (5) Concord Point | |
39.546806 | -76.065148 | (6) Perry Point | |
(4) Class III: None | |||
(5) Class III-P: | |||
(a) Deer Creek and all tributaries | 39.674848 | -76.452907 | Upstream of Eden Mill Dam |
(b) Basin Run and all tributaries | 39.661881 | -76.147460 | |
(c) Kellogg Branch and all tributaries | 39.632161 | -76.410853 | |
(d) North Stirrup Run and all tributaries | 39.614847 | -76.401356 | |
(e) South Stirrup Run and all tributaries | 39.614807 | -76.401332 | |
(f) Deep Run and all tributaries | 39.691746 | -76.259980 | |
(g) Gladden Branch and all tributaries | 39.638320 | -76.411963 | |
(h) Rock Hollow Branch and all tributaries | 39.652505 | -76.437817 | |
(i) Love Run and all tributaries | 39.690233 | -76.126986 | |
(j) Stone Run and all tributaries | 39.701802 | -76.110017 | |
(k) Wet Stone Branch and all tributaries | 39.647146 | -76.431712 | |
(l) Unnamed tributary to Deer Creek and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.637940 | -76.424561 | Near Rock Ridge Road |
(m) Little Deer Creek and all tributaries | 39.660788 | -76.439732 | |
(n) Elbow Branch and all tributaries | 39.618468 | -76.169240 | |
(o) Unnamed tributary to Broad Creek and all tributaries | 39.689695 | -76.237823 | Upstream of confluence with another unnamed tributary |
(p) Happy Valley Branch and all tributaries | 39.602124 | -76.094247 | Upstream of Route 222 Bainbridge Road |
(q) Unnamed tributary to the Susquehanna River and all tributaries | 39.579619 | -76.087854 | |
(r) Rock Run and all tributaries (Cecil County) | 39.613544 | -76.126972 | Upstream of mouth |
(s) Unnamed tributary to Deer Creek and all tributaries | 39.643704 | -76.41237 | Runs parallel to Rocks Road |
(t) Unnamed tributary to Falling Branch and all tributaries | 39.683601 | -76.439217 | Flows through Rocks State Park near Falling Branch Road |
(u) Unnamed tributary to Conowingo Reservoir and all tributaries | 39.717647 | -76.224782 | Flows from Eckman Lane to Susquehanna River |
(6) Class IV: None. | |||
(7) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) Deer Creek and all tributaries | 39.613418 | -76.148934 | From mouth to Eden Mill Dam |
(b) Octoraro Creek | 39.656256 | -76.158615 | Mainstem only |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) All tidal waters within this sub-basin. | |||
(b) The Shellfish Harvest designated use applies to all portions of this sub-basin except: | |||
(i) Bishopville Prong and tributaries | 38.414613 | -75.178402 | Upstream of confluence with St. Martins River |
38.412382 | -75.179411 | ||
(ii) Shingle Landing Prong and its tributaries | 38.408423 | -75.173525 | Upstream of confluence with St. Martins River at Piney Island |
38.405700 | -75.175124 | ||
(iii) Herring Creek and its tributaries | 38.339036 | -75.129811 | Upstream of Rt. 50 |
(iv) Ocean City Harbor | 38.327723 | -75.099180 | Upstream of entrance to West Ocean City Harbor |
38.326950 | -75.100301 | ||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Upper Pocomoke River Tidal Fresh (POCTF): | 38.062958 | -75.617470 | (1) West of Unionville, Somerset Co. side |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.062840 | -75.616302 | (2) West of Unionville, Worcester Co. side |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.183201 | -75.391991 | (3) Snow Hill, 1,900 feet upstream of Rt. 12 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: .05 meters, NGZ Present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
(b) Middle Pocomoke River Oligohaline (POCOH): | 37.966858 | -75.674603 | (1) On mainland 4,000 feet NW of Fair Island |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 37.951850 | -75.676225 | (2) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 37.949924 | -75.667353 | (3) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 37.945125 | -75.656153 | (4) MD/VA State Line south of Williams Pt. |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ Present | 37.946728 | -75.648248 | (5) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 37.966423 | -75.648553 | (6) MD/VA State Line-700' upstream of mouth |
37.994347 | -75.624314 | (7) Intersection of Somerset Co. and Worcester Co., MD, and Accomack Co., VA | |
37.994449 | -75.623122 | (8) Worcester Co., MD-Accomack Co., VA boundary | |
38.062840 | -75.616302 | (9) West of Unionville, Worcester Co. side | |
38.062958 | -75.617470 | (10) West of Unionville, Somerset Co. side | |
(c) Lower Pocomoke River Mesohaline (POCMH): | 37.924927 | -75.848007 | (1) Eastward Pt., on eastern side of Broad Creek |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 37.911789 | -75.837732 | (2) MD/VA State Line, 1.15 miles south of Cow Gap Island |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 37.912169 | -75.801148 | (3) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 37.941226 | -75.761753 | (4) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Application Depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ Present | 37.954523 | -75.704753 | (5) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 37.955237 | -75.691653 | (6) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
Shellfish Harvest Use: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | 37.951850 | -75.676225 | (7) MD/VA State Line-Pocomoke Sound |
37.966858 | -75.674603 | (8) On mainland 4,000 feet NW of Fair Island | |
(d) Manokin River Mesohaline (MANMH1): | 38.131565 | -75.948860 | (1) Wenona on Deal Island, north of channel |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.125946 | -75.941216 | (2) Eastern point on north side of Little Deal Island |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.122917 | -75.937126 | (3) Eastern side of Little Deal Island |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.078552 | -75.877586 | (4) Hazard Island, 1,200 feet NE of tip of Hazard Pt. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 38.075663 | -75.871155 | (5) Gut between Hazard Cove and Mine Creek, N side |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.075314 | -75.870750 | (6) Gut between Hazard Cove and Mine Creek, S side |
Shellfish Harvest: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | 38.069160 | -75.855591 | (7) West part Hazard Island at Shirtpond Cove |
38.069599 | -75.853897 | (8) East part Hazard Island at Shirtpond Cove | |
38.073784 | -75.848656 | (9) W side of gut heading N from Flatland Cove | |
38.074146 | -75.848228 | (10) E side of gut heading N from Flatland Cove | |
38.133823 | -75.827339 | (11) Cormal Pt. | |
38.142979 | -75.821144 | (12) Champ Pt. | |
38.160442 | -75.929558 | (13) Upper Thorofare at the mouth of Moores Gut | |
38.160080 | -75.932388 | (14) Upper Thorofare, Deal Island side | |
(e) Manokin River Mesohaline (MANMH2): | 38.142979 | -75.821144 | (1) Champ Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.133823 | -75.827339 | (2) Cormal Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.172668 | -75.732979 | (3) Manokin River confluence with Hall Branch |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | |||
(f) Big Annemessex River Mesohaline (BIGMH1): | 38.058910 | -75.868744 | (1) South shore of Pat Island |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.036049 | -75.868935 | (2) 700 feet East of Flatcap Pt., Janes Island |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.020973 | -75.856819 | (3) North side of gut SW of Acre Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.020733 | -75.856712 | (4) South side of gut SW of Acre Creek |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 38.016033 | -75.846458 | (5) West side of Daugherty Creek Canal |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.015781 | -75.845947 | (6) East side of Daugherty Creek Canal |
Shellfish Harvest: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | 38.078850 | -75.782249 | (7) Persimmon Pt. |
38.074585 | -75.787170 | (8) Charles Pt. | |
38.074146 | -75.848228 | (9) East side of gut heading N from Flatland Cove | |
38.073784 | -75.848656 | (10) W side of gut heading N from Flatland Cove | |
38.069599 | -75.853897 | (11) East part Hazard Island at Shirtpond Cove | |
38.069160 | -75.855591 | (12) West part Hazard Island at Shirtpond Cove | |
38.065315 | -75.866608 | (13) Hazard Island, across gut from Pat Island | |
38.064907 | -75.866974 | (14) NE Pat Island, across gut from Hazard Island | |
(g) Big Annemessex River Mesohaline (BIGMH2): | 38.074585 | -75.787170 | (1) Charles Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.078850 | -75.782249 | (2) Persimmon Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.087246 | -75.733032 | (3) 1,000 feet below confluence with Annemesex Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | |||
(h) Tangier Sound Mesohaline (TANMH1): | 37.941404 | -76.083908 | (1) MD/VA boundary, 2.25 miles west of Smith Gut Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 37.953599 | -76.052055 | (2) MD/VA boundary, 1,450' west of Hog Neck |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 37.953392 | -75.993331 | (3) MD/VA boundary, 400' east of Horse Hammock |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ Present | 37.946050 | -75.943628 | (4) MD/VA boundary, between Smith and Cedar Is |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 37.906718 | -75.952630 | (5) MD/VA boundary, 2.75 miles west of Clump Island |
Shellfish Harvest: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | 37.911304 | -75.883558 | (6) MD/VA boundary, 300' north of Green Harbor I. |
37.911789 | -75.837732 | (7) MD/VA boundary, 1.15miles south of Cow Gap Island | |
37.924927 | -75.848007 | (8) Eastward Pt., on eastern side of Broad Creek | |
38.015781 | -75.845947 | (9) East side of Daugherty Creek Canal | |
38.016033 | -75.846458 | (10) West side of Daugherty Creek Canal | |
38.020733 | -75.856712 | (11) South side of gut SW of Acre Creek | |
38.020973 | -75.856819 | (12) North side of gut SW of Acre Creek | |
38.036049 | -75.868935 | (13) 700 feet east of Flatcap Pt., Janes Island | |
38.058910 | -75.868744 | (14) South shore of Pat Island | |
38.064907 | -75.866974 | (15) NE Pat Island, across gut from Hazard Island | |
38.065315 | -75.866608 | (16) Hazard Island, across gut from Pat Island | |
38.075314 | -75.870750 | (17) Gut between Hazard Cove and Mine Cr., south side | |
38.075665 | -75.871155 | (18) Gut between Hazard Cove and Mine Cr., north side | |
38.078552 | -75.877586 | (19) Hazard Island, 1,200 feet NE of tip of Hazard Pt. | |
38.122917 | -75.937126 | (20) Eastern side of Little Deal Island | |
38.125946 | -75.941216 | (21) Eastern point on north side of Little Deal Island | |
38.131565 | -75.948860 | (22) Wenona on Deal Island, north of channel | |
38.136566 | -75.959633 | (23) Twiggs Pt. | |
38.232738 | -75.972618 | (24) Southern-most point of Clay Island | |
38.216042 | -76.032051 | (25) Bishops Head Pt. | |
38.215809 | -76.032349 | (26) Bishops Head Pt. | |
38.231964 | -76.134285 | (27) Lower Hooper I. between Nancys and Creek Pts. | |
38.231445 | -76.135773 | (28) Lower Hooper I. between Nancys and Creek Pts. | |
(i) Tangier Sound Mesohaline (TANMH2): | 38.232738 | -75.972618 | (1) Southern-most point of Clay Island |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.136566 | -75.959633 | (2) Twiggs Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.160080 | -75.932388 | (3) Upper Thorofare, Deal Island side |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ Present | 38.160442 | -75.929558 | (4) Upper Thorofare at the mouth of Moores Gut |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.202679 | -75.890579 | (5) 1,100 feet west of the tip of Long Pt. |
Shellfish Harvest: See §D(2)(j) of this regulation | 38.227970 | -75.893486 | (6) Nanticoke Pt. (Stump Point Marsh) |
38.243217 | -75.906105 | (7) West of Waterview, north of Jones Creek | |
38.244740 | -75.941284 | (8) Sandy Island, NE of Frog Pt. | |
(j) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Manokin River and tributaries | 38.170831 | -75.729079 | Upstream of confluence of tributaries Manokin River and Kings Creek |
(ii) Big Annemessex River and tributaries | 38.087987 | -75.746775 | Upstream of River Road |
(iii) Jenkins Creek | 37.959260 | -75.864354 | Upstream of mouth |
37.953123 | -75.863595 | ||
(iv) Fair Island Canal | 37.961004 | -75.662631 | |
37.963180 | -75.655446 | ||
(v) Pocomoke River | 37.994532 | -75.624223 | Upstream of MD/VA line |
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Upper Nanticoke River Tidal Fresh (NANTF): from Maryland-Delaware state line to confluence with Plum Creek: | 38.538052 | -75.745972 | (1) 600 feet upstream of Molly Horn Branch |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.536259 | -75.744843 | (2) 375 feet upstream of Plum Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.642723 | -75.606522 | (3) Seaford, DE just above Middleford Rd. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ Present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §E(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(b) Middle Nanticoke River Oligohaline (NANOH): | 38.387169 | -75.859673 | (1) 900 feet downstream of Wapremander Creek |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.381268 | -75.839233 | (2) 600 feet upstream of Quantico Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.536259 | -75.744843 | (3) 375 feet upstream of Plum Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.538052 | -75.745972 | (4) 600 feet upstream of Molly Horn Branch |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | 38.553452 | -75.774071 | (5) Marshyhope Cr., 500 feet downstream of Big Indian Cr. |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §E(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(c) Lower Nanticoke River Mesohaline (NANMH): | 38.24474 | -75.941284 | (1) Sandy Island, NE of Frog Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.243217 | -75.906105 | (2) West of Waterview, North of Jones Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.381268 | -75.839233 | (3) 600 feet upstream of Quantico Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.387169 | -75.859673 | (4) 900 feet downstream of Wapremander Creek |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §E(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(d) Wicomico River Mesohaline (WICMH): | 38.22797 | -75.893486 | (1) Nanticoke Pt. (Stump Point Marsh) |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.202679 | -75.890579 | (2) 1,100 feet West of the tip of Long Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.361588 | -75.583061 | (3) Beaverdam Cr., 3,000 feet upstream of Rt. 12 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §E(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(e) Fishing Bay Mesohaline (FSBMH): | 38.216042 | -76.032051 | (1) Bishops Head Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.232738 | -75.972618 | (2) Southern-most point of Clay Island |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.404148 | -76.002716 | (3) Transquaking River west of Thorofare Marsh |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.404133 | -76.029968 | (4) Backgarden Pond, SE shore |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §E(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(f) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Blackwater River and tributaries | 38.356427 | -76.012288 | Upstream from mouth |
38.355141 | -76.008626 | ||
(ii) Transquaking River and tributaries | 38.368143 | -76.004863 | Upstream from mouth |
38.370119 | -75.994901 | ||
(iii) Nanticoke River and tributaries | 38.353333 | -75.855293 | Upstream of line from Runaway Pt. to Long Pt. |
38.359609 | -75.863337 | ||
(iv) Wicomico River and tributaries | 38.267422 | -75.788291 | Upstream of ferry crossing at White Haven |
(v) Monie Creek | 38.230120 | -75.819620 | Upstream from mouth |
38.229650 | -75.823509 | ||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Upper Choptank River Tidal Fresh (CHOTF): | 38.810635 | -75.902985 | (1) 1,850 feet downstream from mouth of Tuckahoe Cr. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.808270 | -75.900391 | (2) 1,000 feet downstream of Gilpin Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.980827 | -75.792931 | (3) 3,500 feet upstream of Rt. 313 bridge |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §F(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
(b) Middle Choptank River Oligohaline (CHOOH): | 38.653545 | -75.959129 | (1) 1.5 miles downstream of Bow Knee Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.647415 | -75.952339 | (2) 1.05 miles upstream of Cabin Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.808270 | -75.900391 | (3) 1,000 feet downstream of Gilpin Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.810635 | -75.902985 | (4) 1850 feet downstream from mouth of Tuckahoe Cr. |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §F(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
(c) Lower Choptank River Mesohaline (CHOMH2): | 38.649193 | -76.153114 | (1) 0.9 miles N. of Chlora Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.628571 | -76.171051 | (2) 400 feet west of Castle Haven Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.647415 | -75.952339 | (3) 1.05 miles upstream of Cabin Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.653545 | -75.959129 | (4) 1.5 miles downstream of Bow Knee Pt. |
Application Depth: 1.0 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §F(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
(d) Mouth of the Choptank River Mesohaline (CHOMH1): | 38.672421 | -76.340698 | (1) 720 feet along shore NNW of Blackwalnut Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.573353 | -76.306503 | (2) Hills Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.571705 | -76.336029 | (3) 1.6 miles almost due west of Hills Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.628571 | -76.171051 | (4) 400 feet west of Castle Haven Pt. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | 38.649193 | -76.153114 | (5) 0.9 miles N. of Chlora Pt. |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.719967 | -76.333054 | (6) North side Knapps Narrows, 150 feet west of Rt. 33 |
Shellfish Harvest: See §F(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.719185 | -76.334084 | (7) South side Knapps Narrows, 275 feet west of Rt. 33 |
(e) Little Choptank River Mesohaline (LCHMH): | 38.571705 | -76.336029 | (1) 1.6 miles almost due west of Hills Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.231964 | -76.306503 | (2) Hills Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.527523 | -76.333801 | (3) East edge of tidal flat N of existing James Island |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 38.526997 | -76.333771 | (4) 190 feet South of LCHMH Point #3 |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.487057 | -76.331779 | (5) West side of Oyster Cove, Taylors Island |
Shellfish Harvest: See §F(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.421944 | -76.288742 | (6) Southern tip of Taylors Island |
38.421051 | -76.288589 | (7) Meekins Neck, across channel from Point #6 | |
38.398201 | -76.237053 | (8) W shore Great Marsh Cr. 1,800 feet above Rt. 335 | |
38.398605 | -76.237030 | (9) E shore Great Marsh Cr. 1,800 feet above Rt. 335 | |
(f) Honga River Mesohaline (HNGMH): | 38.231964 | -76.134285 | (1) Lower Hooper I. between Nancys and Creek Pts. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.215809 | -76.032349 | (2) Bishops Head Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.398605 | -76.237030 | (3) Great Marsh Creek, north side, 1,900 feet above 335 |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 38.398201 | -76.237053 | (4) Great Marsh Creek, south side, 1,900 feet above 335 |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.349953 | -76.227982 | (5) Drawbridge, southern Meekins Neck |
Shellfish Harvest: See §F(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.348228 | -76.227264 | (6) Drawbridge, northern Upper Hooper Island |
38.298965 | -76.206718 | (7) Ferry Pt. | |
38.295982 | -76.204597 | (8) NW tip of Middle Hooper I. across from Ferry Pt. | |
38.248642 | -76.154419 | (9) Middle Hooper Island, NW end of The Thorofare | |
38.248581 | -76.153191 | (10) Lower Hooper Island, NE end of The Thorofare | |
(g) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Choptank River and tributaries | 38.673807 | -75.952263 | Upstream of line from Bow Knee Pt. to Wright Wharf |
38.670579 | -75.945795 | ||
(ii) Tred Avon River and tributaries | 38.767879 | -76.095174 | Upstream of Easton Pt. |
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Upper Chester River Tidal Fresh (CHSTF): | 39.246002 | -75.986618 | (1) Travilla Wharf |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.245350 | -75.985878 | (2) Marshy point across from Travilla Wharf |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.254440 | -75.839638 | (3) Andover Branch 900 feet above Rt. 313 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §G(2)(e) of this regulation | |||
(b) Middle Chester River Oligohaline (CHSOH): | 39.147564 | -76.086426 | (1) 1,100 feet below Browns Creek |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.146572 | -76.075684 | (2) Northwest Pt., west of Riverview |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.245350 | -75.985878 | (3) Marshy point across from Travilla Wharf |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.246002 | -75.986618 | (4) Travilla Wharf |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §G(2)(e) of this regulation | |||
(c) Lower Chester River Mesohaline (CHSMH): | 39.029720 | -76.242516 | (1) Wickes Beach, Eastern Neck Island |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.016422 | -76.296959 | (2) Kent Island, 1,600 feet N of Grollman Rd. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.970539 | -76.248413 | (3) Rt. 50, west side of Kent Narrows |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.970455 | -76.246330 | (4) Rt. 50, east side of Kent Narrows |
Application Depth: 1.0 meters | 39.146572 | -76.075684 | (5) Northwest Pt., west of Riverview |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.147564 | -76.086426 | (6) 1,100 feet below Browns Creek |
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 39.056882 | -76.220903 | (7) South end of Eastern Neck, east of Route 445 Bridge |
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge Use: Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 39.054563 | -76.220229 | (8) Northern tip of Eastern Neck Island, east of Route 445 Bridge |
Shellfish Harvest: See §G(2)(e) of this regulation | |||
(d) Eastern Bay Mesohaline (EASMH): | 38.836365 | -76.369392 | (1) Kent Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.752529 | -76.340332 | (2) 1,500 feet NE of Green Marsh Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.970455 | -76.246330 | (3) Rt. 50, East side of Kent Narrows |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.970539 | -76.248413 | (4) Rt. 50, West side of Kent Narrows |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge Use: Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §G(2)(e) of this regulation | |||
(e) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Chester River and tributaries | 39.207513 | -76.059490 | Upstream of Rt. 213 |
(ii) Corsica River | 39.061396 | -76.081813 | Upstream of Earl Cove |
39.060344 | -76.084071 | ||
(iii) Piney Creek | 38.972919 | -76.258409 | Upstream of Rt. 50 |
(iv) Winchester Creek | 38.972570 | -76.201708 | Upstream of mouth |
38.973089 | -76.203726 | ||
(v) St. Michaels Harbor | 38.789955 | -76.217917 | |
38.786738 | -76.216319 | ||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: | |||
(a) Big Elk Creek and all tributaries | 39.605547 | -75.831007 | Upstream of MD Route 213 |
(b) Northeast Creek and all tributaries | 39.594562 | -75.947231 | Upstream of confluence with Stoney Run |
(c) Mill Creek and all tributaries | 39.575652 | -76.056760 | Upstream of U.S. Route 40 |
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Northeast River Tidal Fresh (NORTF): | 39.540794 | -76.002899 | (1) East side of Carpenter Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.529629 | -75.979271 | (2) Red Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.608879 | -75.937988 | (3) 750 feet above RR bridge, 1,500 feet below Rt. 40 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h)of this regulation | |||
(b) Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal Oligohaline (C&DOH): | 39.525536 | -75.874619 | (1) East side of Welch Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.523182 | -75.871521 | (2) West of where the road north from Randalia ends |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.534616 | -75.779424 | (3) MD/DE State Line-southern shore |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.536623 | -75.779582 | (4) MD/DE State Line-northern shore |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h) of this regulation | |||
(c) Bohemia River Oligohaline (BOHOH): | 39.486473 | -75.923767 | (1) Town Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.474773 | -75.940498 | (2) East of Ford Landing on Veazey Neck |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.461319 | -75.783554 | (3) 600 feet below where Sandy Branch enters |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h) of this regulation | |||
(d) Elk River Oligohaline (ELKOH1): | 39.449200 | -76.007698 | (1) Turkey Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.429420 | -75.997681 | (2) 1,300 feet SW of Wroth Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.474773 | -75.940498 | (3) East of Ford Landing on Veazey Neck |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.486473 | -75.923767 | (4) Town Pt. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 39.523182 | -75.871521 | (5) West of where the road north from Randalia ends |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.525536 | -75.874619 | (6) East side of Welch Pt. |
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h) of this regulation | 39.544392 | -75.855301 | (7) Paddy Biddle Cove |
39.545540 | -75.876144 | (8) 0.6 miles south of Elkmore | |
(e) Elk River Oligohaline (ELKOH2): | 39.545540 | -75.876144 | (1) 0.6 miles south of Elkmore |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.544392 | -75.855301 | (2) Paddy Biddle Cove |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.607624 | -75.822853 | (3) Elkton-500 feet below Rt. 7 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h) of this regulation | |||
(f) Sassafras River Oligohaline (SASOH1): | 39.389511 | -76.040848 | (1) Grove Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.372025 | -76.101227 | (2) 2,850 feet east of Howells Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.371868 | -75.955750 | (3) 0.66 miles NW of Freeman Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.378330 | -75.961472 | (4) Cassidy Wharf |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h) of this regulation | |||
(g) Sassafras River Oligohaline (SASOH2): | 39.378330 | -75.961472 | (1) Cassidy Wharf |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.371868 | -75.955750 | (2) 0.66 miles NW of Freeman Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.376785 | -75.806549 | (3) 350 feet upstream of Rt. 301 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §H(2)(h) of this regulation | |||
(h) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Elk River and tributaries | 39.513611 | -75.884711 | Upstream of line from Bull Minnow Pt. to Courthouse Pt. |
39.522583 | -75.891449 | ||
(ii) Bohemia River and tributaries | 39.485853 | -75.908481 | Upstream of line from Rich Pt. to Battery Pt. |
39.475916 | -75.905035 | ||
(iii) Sassafras River and tributaries | 39.370325 | -75.978743 | Upstream of Ordinary Pt. |
39.363975 | -75.975207 | ||
(iv) Stillpond Creek and tributaries (Still Pond) | 39.332707 | -76.135330 | Upstream of Kinnaird Pt. |
39.333612 | -76.132329 | ||
(v) Worton Creek | 39.291457 | -76.181995 | Upstream of mouth |
39.299038 | -76.178130 | ||
(vi) Fairlee Creek | 39.269552 | -76.210087 | Upstream of mouth |
39.279774 | -76.200203 | ||
(vii) Northeast River | 39.541074 | -76.003000 | Upstream of mouth |
39.529124 | -75.980445 | ||
(3) Class III: Principio Creek and all tributaries | 39.572032 | -76.031084 | |
(4) Class III-P: | |||
Mill Creek | 39.585249 | -76.052864 | Upstream of an unnamed tributary near Reservoir Rd. |
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: Winters Run and all tributaries, including Atkisson Reservoir | 39.439084 | -76.307513 | From Otter Point Creek to upstream boundary of Atkisson Reservoir |
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Bush River Oligohaline (BSHOH): | 39.339172 | -76.256592 | (1) 800 feet upriver of Lego Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.351715 | -76.232986 | (2) Mouth of Abbey Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.482510 | -76.215805 | (3) Church Creek, at the railroad tracks |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §I(2)(b) of this regulation | |||
(b) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Bush River and tributaries | 39.412511 | -76.254673 | Upstream of line from Fairview Pt. to Chillbury Pt. |
39.407534 | -76.242382 | ||
(ii) Romney Creek | 39.389322 | -76.208158 | Upstream of Briar Pt. |
39.388825 | -76.212396 | ||
(iii) Swan Creek and tributaries | 39.486879 | -76.114054 | Upstream of line from Swan Creek Point and Plumb Point |
39.489244 | -76.122327 | ||
(3) Class III: Bynum Run and all tributaries | 39.471465 | -76.259730 | |
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: Winters Run and all tributaries | 39.484346 | -76.343776 | Upstream of Atkisson Reservoir |
Class: Waters | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: Loch Raven Reservoir. | 39.430805 | -76.543833 | Upstream of Loch Raven Dam |
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Gunpowder River Oligohaline (GUNOH2): | 39.358330 | -76.345024 | (1) Cunninghill Cove, mouth of unnamed creek |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.356564 | -76.322929 | (2) Maxwell Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.412685 | -76.400780 | (3) Gunpowder Falls, 1,500 feet below Rt. 7 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §J(2)(d) of this regulation | |||
(b) Mouth of Gunpowder River Oligohaline (GUNOH1): | 39.316414 | -76.331039 | (1) 170 feet S of east side of bridge to Carroll Island |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.312862 | -76.321449 | (2) Carroll Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.312767 | -76.321190 | (3) Carroll Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.303204 | -76.296249 | (4) Rickett Pt. at end of Ricketts Pt. Rd. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 39.356564 | -76.322929 | (5) Maxwell Pt. |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.358330 | -76.345024 | (6) Cunninghill Cove, mouth of unnamed creek |
Shellfish Harvest: See §J(2)(d) of this regulation | 39.326569 | -76.361801 | (7) 170 feet South of West side of bridge to Carroll Island |
39.326477 | -76.361130 | (8) 170 feet S of east side of bridge to Carroll Island | |
(c) Middle River Oligohaline (MIDOH): | 39.286442 | -76.384102 | (1) North shore of Holly Beach |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.309422 | -76.342964 | (2) Carroll Island, between Weir Pt. and Hawthorn Cove |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.326477 | -76.361130 | (3) 170 feet S of east side of bridge to Carroll Island |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.326569 | -76.361801 | (4) 170 feet South of west side of bridge to Carroll Island |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 39.329792 | -76.446922 | (5) 150 feet downstream of RR tracks, above Eastern Blvd |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §J(2)(d) of this regulation | |||
(d) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Gunpowder River and all tributaries | 39.373213 | -76.338011 | Upstream of line from Oliver Pt. to Maxwell Pt. |
39.357091 | -76.322603 | ||
(ii) Middle River | 39.303819 | -76.394089 | Upstream of line from Log Pt. to Turkey Pt. |
39.294278 | -76.398539 | ||
(3) Class III: | |||
(a) Little Gunpowder Falls and all tributaries | 39.421494 | -76.373807 | Above B&O railroad bridge 3/4 mile south of Rt. 7 (Old Philadelphia Road) |
(b) Long Green Run and all tributaries | 39.436259 | -76.463872 | |
(c) Sweathouse Branch and all tributaries | 39.435819 | -76.461519 | |
(d) Cowen Run and all tributaries | 39.430809 | -76.522574 | |
(4) Class III-P: Gunpowder Falls and all tributaries upstream from Loch Raven Reservoir | |||
(5) Class IV: | |||
(a) Whitemarsh Run and all tributaries | 39.381461 | -76.419291 | |
(b) Big Gunpowder Falls | 39.425580 | -76.529257 | U.S. Route 95 upstream to Cromwell Bridge Road mainstem only |
39.415885 | -76.409348 | ||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: | |||
(a) Liberty Reservoir | 39.376821 | -76.890395 | Upstream of Liberty Dam |
(b) All tributaries to West Branch Patapsco River except those designated below as Class III-P or Class IV-P | |||
(c) All tributaries to Liberty Reservoir except those designated below as Class III-P or Class IV-P | Upstream of Liberty Reservoir | ||
(2) Class II: Tidal Waters: | |||
(a) Back River Oligohaline (BACOH): | 39.231178 | -76.408920 | (1) Swan Pt., in line with 11th St. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.248951 | -76.410530 | (2) Rocky Pt. Park, between Claybank and Cedar Pts. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.307873 | -76.520416 | (3) Moores Run, 1.25 miles above I-695 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: None | |||
(b) Patapsco River Mesohaline (PATMH): | 39.131855 | -76.435081 | (1) Bodkin Neck between Cedar and Bodkin Pts. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.195377 | -76.444511 | (2) North Pt. south of Fort Howard |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.275375 | -76.654480 | (3) Gwynns Falls, upstream end of Carroll Park |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §K(2)(c) of this regulation | |||
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge. Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 39.183780 | -76.403830 | (4) Patapsco River mainstem: Brewerton Channel, eastern extension at line connecting North Pt. and Bodkin Pt. |
39.219900 | -76.525780 | (5) Patapsco River mainstem: Brewerton Channel at Key Bridge (I-695) | |
39.219900 | -76.525780 | (6) Patapsco River mainstem: Fort McHenry Channel, at Key Bridge (I-695) | |
39.261940 | -76.574550 | (7) Patapsco River mainstem: Fort McHenry Channel at Rt. 895 Tunnel | |
39.224300 | -76.529080 | (8) Curtis Bay Channel at intersection with Fort McHenry Channel | |
39.222190 | -76.575130 | (9) Curtis Bay Channel at intersection with Curtis Creek | |
39.187780 | -76.577670 | (10) Curtis Bay Channel at channel terminus | |
39.254170 | -76.571760 | (11) Middle Branch: Ferry Bar Channel at intersection with Fort McHenry Channel | |
39.253060 | -76.607630 | (12) Middle Branch: Ferry Bar Channel, western terminus anchorages | |
39.261940 | -76.574550 | (13) Northwest Branch: East Channel at intersection with Fort McHenry Channel | |
39.275080 | -76.576210 | (14) Northwest Branch: East Channel at northern terminus | |
39.271330 | -76.575890 | (15) Northwest Branch: Intersection of East and West Channels | |
39.277310 | -76.599340 | (16) Northwest Branch: West Channel at northern terminus | |
Note: Authorized federal and non-federal anchorages associated with the Brewerton, Fort McHenry, Curtis Bay, Ferry Bar, East, and West Channels shall be considered part of the navigation channel system for the purposes of application of designated uses and criteria pursuant to COMAR 26.08.02.02C(1)(f)(i)-(ii) and COMAR 26.08.02.03-3C(9)(e)(I). | |||
(c) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory: Estuarine portions of Patapsco River mainstem except the Patapsco River and all tributaries upstream of line from Rock Pt. to North Pt. | 39.164879 | -76.476476 | |
39.195821 | -76.444927 | ||
(3) Class III: | |||
(a) Brice Run and all tributaries | 39.319009 | -76.822519 | |
(b) Piney Run and all tributaries | 39.352413 | -76.895710 | From mouth upstream to Slacks Road (on Springfield State Hospital grounds) |
39.380859 | -76.944293 | ||
(c) Jones Falls and all tributaries | 39.391029 | -76.654062 | Upstream of Lake Roland |
(d) Red Run and all tributaries | 39.404790 | -76.776654 | |
(e) Gwynns Falls and all tributaries | 39.420864 | -76.781840 | Upstream of Reisterstown Road |
(f) Gillis Falls and all tributaries | 39.362346 | -77.065255 | |
(g) South Branch Patapsco and all tributaries | 39.362284 | -77.065456 | Upstream of confluence with Gillis Falls tributaries |
(h) Unnamed tributary to the South Branch Patapsco River at Henryton and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.350795 | -76.915771 | |
(j) Unnamed tributary to the South Branch Patapsco River at Marriottsville and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.351956 | -76.898985 | |
(k) Piney Branch and all tributaries | 39.357049 | -76.996543 | |
(4) Class III-P: | |||
(a) Piney Run and all tributaries | 39.380859 | -76.944293 | Upstream of Slacks Road (on Springfield State Hospital grounds) |
(b) Morgan Run and all tributaries | 39.450451 | -76.948306 | |
(c) Norris Run and all tributaries | 39.459228 | -76.876215 | |
(d) Cooks Branch and all tributaries | 39.438203 | -76.872783 | |
(e) Keysers Run and all tributaries | 39.471594 | -76.879122 | |
(f) Beaver Run and all tributaries | 39.484356 | -76.898037 | |
(g) Snowdens Run and all tributaries | 39.403823 | -76.911979 | |
(h) Stillwater Creek and all tributaries | 39.400553 | -76.911755 | |
(i) Carroll Highlands Run and all tributaries | 39.390605 | -76.910086 | |
(j) Autumn Run and all tributaries | 39.389618 | -76.909671 | |
(k) Locust Run and all tributaries | 39.404995 | -76.862578 | |
(l) Glen Falls Run and all tributaries | 39.494078 | -76.867964 | |
(m) East Branch Patapsco River and all tributaries | 39.537358 | -76.893171 | |
(n) Little Morgan Run and all tributaries | 39.436989 | -76.987892 | Upstream from confluence with unnamed tributary near Klees Mill Road |
(o) Roaring Run (Carroll County) and all tributaries | 39.510061 | -76.887278 | Upstream from mouth |
(p) Unnamed Tributary to North Branch Patapsco River and all tributaries | 39.534575 | -76.891732 | Near Wesley Road |
(q) Unnamed tributary to the West Branch North Branch Patapsco River and all tributaries | 39.574623 | -76.955109 | Near Tannery Road |
(r) Unnamed tributary to the West Branch North Branch Patapsco River and all tributaries | 39.559758 | -76.927383 | Near Dutrow Road |
(s) Unnamed tributary to the West Branch North Branch Patapsco River and all tributaries | 39.553998 | -76.91500 | Near Reese Road |
(t) Unnamed tributary to Cranberry Branch and all tributaries | 39.608109 | -76.958926 | Near Guadelupe Drive |
(u) Unnamed tributary to Liberty Reservoir and all tributaries | 39.432231 | -76.940664 | Flows from area near Woodridge Lane |
(v) Unnamed tributary to Liberty Reservoir and all tributaries | 39.432498 | -76.940303 | Flows from area near Sykesville Road |
(5) Class IV: | |||
(a) South Branch Patapsco River | 39.350065 | -76.882132 | Mainstem only |
(b) Jones Falls | 39.311006 | -76.620399 | Mainstem only. From North Ave. upstream to Lake Roland Dam |
39.378602 | -76.643583 | ||
(c) Herring Run and all tributaries | 39.302647 | -76.531400 | Upstream of Route I-95 |
(d) Stony Run and all tributaries | 39.316898 | -76.626541 | |
(e) Dead Run and all tributaries | 39.305360 | -76.686387 | |
(f) Stemmers Run and all tributaries | 39.352105 | -76.499513 | Upstream of Route I-95 |
(g) Patapsco River | 39.221606 | -76.713289 | Mainstem only. B&O (Thomas) viaduct upstream to confluence of North Branch Patapsco and South Branch Patapsco. |
39.349903 | -76.882211 | ||
(h) Gwynns Falls | 39.420854 | -76.781846 | Balt. City/County line upstream to Route 140 (Reisterstown Road) |
39.319253 | -76.711336 | ||
(6) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) North Branch Patapsco River | 39.493185 | -76.872810 | Mainstem only upstream of Liberty Reservoir |
(b) West Branch Patapsco River | 39.537319 | -76.893451 | Mainstem only |
(c) Cranberry Branch and all tributaries | 39.583162 | -76.970392 | Upstream of MD Route 852 (Old Manchester Road) |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Magothy River Mesohaline (MAGMH): | 39.039185 | -76.414330 | (1) Between Beacon Hill and Tydings on the Bay |
Designated Use Present in Segment: | 39.074715 | -76.422539 | (2) East side Gibson I. across from Hapenny Way |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.114807 | -76.548195 | (3) End of estuary below Catherine Ave. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §L(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(b) Severn River Mesohaline (SEVMH): | 38.946095 | -76.455879 | (1) Bay Ridge, near Bainbridge Ave |
Designated Use Present in Segment: | 38.976032 | -76.452377 | (2) Greenbury Pt., 800 feet up east side from the tip |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.079697 | -76.623398 | (3) Severn Run, 1,100 feet downstream of Veterans Hwy. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 1.0 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §L(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(c) South River Mesohaline (SOUMH): | 38.888672 | -76.489876 | (1) Saunders Pt., south of Mayo Beach Park |
Designated Use Present in Segment: | 38.886829 | -76.475616 | (2) 0.8 miles east of Saunders Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.907860 | -76.466240 | (3) Southern shore of Thomas Pt. Park |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.983105 | -76.606232 | (4) 700 feet upstream of Rt. 50 |
Application Depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §L(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(d) Rhode River Mesohaline (RHDMH): | 38.867775 | -76.519608 | (1) Salt Pond at the mouth of the Rhode River |
Designated Use Present in Segment: | 38.864788 | -76.485870 | (2) 1.2 miles ESE of Dutchman Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.886829 | -76.475616 | (3) 0.8 miles east of Saunders Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.888672 | -76.489876 | (4) Saunders Pt., south of Mayo Beach Park |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | 38.883629 | -76.554649 | (5) Muddy Creek, 1,200 feet below N and S Forks converge |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §L(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(e) West River Mesohaline (WSTMH): | 38.848892 | -76.493805 | (1) Felicity Cove, 250 feet north of Bay Rd. |
Designated Use Present in Segment: | 38.864788 | -76.485870 | (2) 1.2 miles ESE of Dutchman Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.867775 | -76.519608 | (3) Salt Pond at the mouth of the Rhode River |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.822258 | -76.551514 | (4) 2,400 feet downstream of Shady Side Rd. |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §L(2)(f) of this regulation | |||
(f) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except: | |||
(i) Magothy River and tributaries | 39.08422836 | -76.51089143 | Upstream of Henderson Pt. |
39.0817026 | -76.51760596 | ||
(ii) Severn River and tributaries | 39.070697 | -76.575016 | Upstream of mouth of Forked Creek |
39.068054 | -76.575866 | ||
(iii) South River and tributaries | 38.958948 | -76.577045 | Upstream of Porter Pt. |
38.958226 | -76.582411 | ||
(iv) Rockhold Creek and tributaries | 38.782503 | -76.559107 | Upstream of Mason Beach Road |
(v) Tracys Creek | 38.778011 | -76.563274 | Upstream of Rt. 256 |
(3) Class III: Jabez Branch and all tributaries | 39.082056 | -76.629864 | |
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: Severn Run and all tributaries | 39.080917 | -76.626467 | Upstream of Rt. 3 |
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: | |||
(a) Little Patuxent River and all tributaries | 39.079294 | -76.765442 | Upstream of Old Forge Bridge (1 mile south of MD Route 198) |
(b) Patuxent River and all tributaries except those designated below as Class III-P or Class IV-P | 39.117030 | -76.875187 | Upstream of Rocky Gorge Dam |
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Upper Patuxent River Tidal Fresh (PAXTF): | 38.700325 | -76.695824 | (1) On Marshy Point 0.5 miles N of Hotschkins Branch |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.700516 | -76.694160 | (2) 0.8 miles north of Jones Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.874958 | -76.677834 | (3) Near unnamed stream south of Mt. Nebo Branch |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.785023 | -76.712456 | (4) Mouth of Western Branch, east side |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | 38.784637 | -76.713326 | (5) Mouth of Western Branch, west side |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §M(2)(j) of this regulation | |||
(b) Western Branch Patuxent River Tidal Fresh (WBRTF): | 38.784637 | -76.713326 | (1) Mouth of Western Branch, west side |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.785023 | -76.712456 | (2) Mouth of Western Branch, east side |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.797241 | -76.729507 | (3) Where West. Branch narrows, N of sewage plant |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §M(2)(j) of this regulation | |||
(c) Middle Patuxent River Oligohaline (PAXOH): | 38.542320 | -76.678818 | (1) Chalk Pt., eastern side |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.540684 | -76.668045 | (2) Gods Grace Pt. near end of Leitchs Wharf Rd. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.700516 | -76.694160 | (3) 0.8 miles north of Jones Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.700325 | -76.695824 | (4) On marshy point 0.5 miles N of Hotschkins Branch |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §M(2)(j) of this regulation | |||
(d) Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 1 (PAXMH1): | 38.304638 | -76.421448 | (1) Fishing Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.319176 | -76.420990 | (2) Drum Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.322941 | -76.451630 | (3) Point of land S of Ship Pt. and E of Ma Leg I. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.321041 | -76.451965 | (4) Eastern tip of Solomons |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters | 38.386593 | -76.498840 | (5) Mouth of St. Leonard Creek, east side |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.389153 | -76.506416 | (6) Petersons Pt. |
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 38.412220 | -76.542747 | (7) Island Creek mouth, east Side |
Shellfish Harvest: See §M(2)(j) of this regulation | 38.411896 | -76.544487 | (8) Island Creek mouth, Broomes Island Side |
38.481140 | -76.647560 | (9) 0.64 miles south of the Sandy Pt. near Buzzard I. | |
38.475594 | -76.662788 | (10) Trent Hall Pt. | |
38.342590 | -76.500587 | (11) Mouth of Cuckold Creek, north side | |
38.339634 | -76.499550 | (12) Mouth of Cuckold Creek, south side | |
(e) Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 2 (PAXMH2): | 38.475594 | -76.662788 | (1) Trent Hall Pt. |
Refer to designated uses applicable to Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 1 (PAXMH1) | 38.481140 | -76.647560 | (2) 0.64 miles south of the Sandy Pt. near Buzzard I. |
Shallow Water Application Depth: 0.5 meters | 38.540684 | -76.668045 | (3) Gods Grace Pt. near end of Leitchs Wharf Rd. |
38.542320 | -76.678818 | (4) Chalk Pt., eastern side | |
(f) Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 3 (PAXMH3): | 38.321041 | -76.451965 | (1) Eastern tip of Solomons |
Refer to designated uses applicable to Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 1 (PAXMH1) | 38.322941 | -76.451630 | (2) Point of land S of Ship Pt. and E of Ma Leg I. |
Shallow Water Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
(g) Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 4 (PAXMH4): | 38.339634 | -76.499550 | (1) Mouth of Cuckold Creek, south side |
Refer to designated uses applicable to Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 1 (PAXMH1) | 38.342590 | -76.500587 | (2) Mouth of Cuckold Creek, north side |
Shallow Water Application Depth: 0.5 meters | |||
(h) Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 5 (PAXMH5): | 38.389153 | -76.506416 | (1) Petersons Pt. |
Refer to designated uses applicable to Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 1 (PAXMH1) | 38.386593 | -76.498840 | (2) Mouth of St. Leonard Creek, east side |
Shallow Water Application Depth: 0.5 meters | 38.446831 | -76.492088 | (3) 0.25 miles downstream of Parran Road |
(i) Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 6 (PAXMH6): | 38.411896 | -76.544487 | (1) Island Creek mouth, Broomes Island Side |
Refer to designated uses applicable to Lower Patuxent River Mesohaline 1 (PAXMH1) | 38.412220 | -76.542747 | (2) Island Creek mouth, east Side |
Shallow Water Application Depth: 0.5 meters | 38.433407 | -76.540894 | (3) 0.7 miles N of point where Marshall Rd. ends |
(j) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except Patuxent River and tributaries | 38.701927 | -76.693783 | Upstream of Ferry Landing |
38.701509 | -76.696046 | ||
(3) Class III: None | |||
(4) Class III-P: Patuxent River and tributaries Upstream of Triadelphia Reservoir | 39.237603 | -77.045141 | |
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) Patuxent River and tributaries | 39.149845 | -76.975630 | Between Rocky Gorge Reservoir and Triadelphia Reservoir, and including Triadelphia Reservoir |
(b) Little Patuxent and Middle Patuxent and all tributaries | 39.134120 | -76.816032 | Little Patuxent and all tributaries upstream of U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: Tilghman Lake Reservoir | 38.545648 | -76.941000 | |
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Lower Potomac River Tidal Fresh (POTTF): | 38.524168 | -77.284804 | (1) MLW midway between Shipping Pt. and Quantico Pier |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.523266 | -77.256630 | (2) 1,000 feet SW of Moss Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.554722 | -77.220268 | (3) Stump Neck, E of radio towers & W of Roach Rd. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.566856 | -77.209755 | (4) Cornwallis Neck, 0.25 miles NW of Deep Pt. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | 38.702038 | -77.044693 | (5) Mockley Pt., 500 feet west of tip |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.711002 | -77.036736 | (6) West of Fort Washington |
Shellfish Harvest: See §N(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.809449 | -77.016184 | (7) DC/MD State Line-northern shore of Oxon Creek |
38.805753 | -77.020951 | (8) DC/MD State Line-southern shore of Oxon Creek | |
38.802464 | -77.025166 | (9) DC/MD State Line-near Fox Ferry Pt. | |
38.791836 | -77.038923 | (10) DC/MD/VA State line, 200' east of Jones Point Park | |
38.711002 | -77.036736 | (11) West of Ft. Washington | |
38.702038 | -77.044693 | (12) Mockley PI, 500 west of tip | |
38.566856 | -77.209755 | (13) Cornwallis Neck, 0.25 miles NW of Deep Pt. | |
38.554722 | -77.220268 | (14) Stump Neck, E of radio towers and W of Roach Rd. | |
Following the mean low water (MLW) line which defines the Maryland/Virginia State boundary to the first point described above, except for the following Virginia embayments where the boundary is the confluence of the mouth of the embayment with the Potomac River; Hunting Creek, Little Hunting Creek, Dogue Creek, Gunston Cove, the unnamed embayment in Mason Neck NWR, Occoquan Bay, Powells Creek, and Quantico Creek. | |||
(b) Lower Potomac River Oligohaline 1 (POTOH1): | 38.389680 | -77.029268 | (1) MLW 1 mile SE of Mathias Pt., just north of 639 |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.407509 | -76.997322 | (2) 0.65 miles NW of the town of Popes Creek |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.444935 | -77.016396 | (3) 1.5 miles SE of Chapel Pt., due E of Windmill Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.444565 | -77.040695 | (4) Windmill Pt. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | 38.408894 | -77.110886 | (5) Blossom Pt. |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.408745 | -77.124855 | (6) 0.15 miles SW of Benny Gray Pt. |
Shellfish Harvest: See §N(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.523266 | -77.256630 | (7) 1,000 feet SW of Moss Pt. |
38.524168 | -77.284864 | (8) MLW midway between Shipping Pt. and Quantico Pier | |
Following the Mean Low Water (MLW) line which defines the Maryland/Virginia State boundary to the first point described above, except for the following Virginia embayments where the boundary is the confluence of the mouth of the embayment with the Potomac River; Unnamed embayment (Chopawamsic Island), Unnamed embayment (near Arkendale Road), Aquia Creek, and Potomac Creek. | |||
(c) Lower Potomac River Oligohaline 2 (POTOH2): Port Tobacco River | 38.444565 | -77.040695 | (1) Windmill Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.444935 | -77.016396 | (2) 1.5 miles SE of Chapel Pt., due E of Windmill Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.500164 | -77.026306 | (3) Port Tobacco Marina (edge of 7.5 foot quad sheet) |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §N(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
(d) Lower Potomac River Oligohaline 3 (POTOH3): Nanjemoy Creek | 38.408745 | -77.124855 | (1) 0.15 miles SW of Benny Gray Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.408894 | -77.110886 | (2) Blossom Pt. |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.475391 | -77.130676 | (3) Wards Run, 0.25 miles upstream of Hill Top Fork |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §N(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
(e) Lower Potomac River Mesohaline (POTMH): | 37.909777 | -76.263700 | (1) MLW East of Ophelia, 300 feet NW of light |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.038605 | -76.321442 | (2) Point Lookout |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.407509 | -76.997322 | (3) 0.65 miles NW of the town of Popes Creek |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.389680 | -77.029268 | (4) MLW 1 mile SE of Mathias Pt., just north of 639 |
Application Depth: meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge Use: Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §N(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
Following the mean low water (MLW) line which defines the Maryland/Virginia State boundary to the first point described above, except for the following Virginia embayments where the boundary is the confluence of the mouth of the embayment with the Potomac River: Upper Machodoc Creek, Rosier Creek, Monroe Bay, Mattox Creek, Popes Creek, Nomini Bay, Lower Machodoc Creek, unnamed embayment (south of Ragged Pt), Gardner Creek, Jackson Creek, Bonum Creek, Yeocomico River, Coan River, Presley Creek, Hull Creek, and Hock Creek. | |||
(f) Mattawoman Creek Tidal Fresh (MATTF): | 38.566856 | -77.209755 | (1) Cornwallis Neck, 0.25 miles northwest of Deep Point |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.554722 | -77.220268 | (2) Stump Neck, east of radio towers and west of Roach Road |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.591194 | -77.124672 | (3) 2300 feet downstream of Routes 224/225 |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive. | |||
Application depth: 1.0 meters, NGZ Absent | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive. | |||
Shellfish Harvest: See §N(2)(g) of this regulation | |||
(g) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All estuarine portions of tributaries except Potomac River and tributaries | 38.415027 | -77.265037 | Above line from Smith Pt. to Simms Pt. |
38.397067 | -77.311346 | ||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: Potomac River and all tributaries except those designated below as Class III, Class III-P, Class IV, or Class IV-P | 38.934494 | -77.119225 | From MD/DC line to Frederick/Montgomery County line |
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Anacostia River Tidal Fresh (ANATF): | 38.938805 | -76.942162 | (1) DC/MD State Line-eastern side of Rt. 50 bridge |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.918850 | -76.941951 | (2) 100 feet below Bladensburg Road bridge |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.918261 | -76.941198 | (3) DC/MD State Line-western shore |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | |||
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | |||
(b) Piscataway Creek Tidal Fresh (PISTF): | 38.711002 | -77.036736 | (1) West of Ft. Washington |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.702038 | -77.044693 | (2) Mockley Point, 500 feet west of tip |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 38.697979 | -76.996788 | (3) Piscataway Creek Park, north of sewage disposal plant |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive. | |||
Application depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ Absent | |||
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive. | |||
(3) Class III: | |||
(a) Paint Branch and all tributaries | 39.022995 | -76.945898 | Upstream of Capital Beltway (I-495) |
(b) Rock Creek and all tributaries | 39.137413 | -77.128942 | Upstream of Muncaster Mill Road |
(c) North Branch Rock Creek and all tributaries | 39.117721 | -77.101155 | Upstream of Muncaster Mill Road |
(4) Class III-P: | |||
(a) Little Seneca Creek and all tributaries | 39.143846 | -77.337504 | From the stream's confluence with Bucklodge Branch to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge (see Regulation .03-3E(1) of this chapter) |
39.182396 | -77.296787 | ||
(b) Wildcat Branch and all tributaries | 39.216251 | -77.210016 | |
(c) Unnamed Tributary to the C & O Canal | 39.059602 | -77.308583 | 750 yards east of Blockhouse Point in Blockhouse Point Park |
(d) Unnamed Tributary to Muddy Branch | 39.065834 | -77.297595 | North of River Road in Blockhouse Point Park |
(5) Class IV: | |||
(a) Rock Creek and all tributaries | 39.094296 | -77.117781 | From Rt. 28 to Muncaster Mill Road |
39.137409 | -77.128938 | ||
(b) Northwest Branch Anacostia River and all tributaries | 38.967802 | -76.968627 | Upstream of East-West Highway (Rt. 410) |
(6) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) Little Seneca Creek and all tributaries | 39.198890 | -77.284809 | Upstream of Little Seneca Lake |
(b) Great Seneca Creek | 39.166086 | -77.228309 | Mainstem, Route 28 upstream to Route 355 |
39.128749 | -77.335885 |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: Potomac River and all tributaries except those designated below as Class III-P or Class IV-P | 39.221736 | -77.456451 | From Frederick/Montgomery County line to confluence with Shenandoah River |
(2) Class II: None. | |||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: | |||
(a) Tuscarora Creek and all tributaries | 39.458359 | -77.375099 | |
(b) Carroll Creek and all tributaries | 39.423513 | -77.429438 | Upstream of U.S. Route 15 |
(c) Rocky Fountain Run and all tributaries | 39.332070 | -77.422527 | |
(d) Fishing Creek and all tributaries | 39.505696 | -77.391445 | |
(e) Hunting Creek and all tributaries | 39.550482 | -77.358179 | |
(f) Owens Creek and all tributaries | 39.579028 | -77.332576 | |
(g) Friends Creek and all tributaries | 39.719868 | -77.389272 | |
(h) Catoctin Creek and all tributaries | 39.450300 | -77.562603 | Upstream of Alternate U.S. Route 40 |
(i) Little Bennett Creek and all tributaries | 39.279411 | -77.314709 | Upstream of MD Rt. 355 |
(j) Furnace Branch and all tributaries | 39.243999 | -77.439955 | |
(k) Ballenger Creek and all tributaries | 39.362694 | -77.410124 | |
(l) Bear Branch and all tributaries | 39.292638 | -77.405135 | From confluence with Bennett Creek upstream |
(m) Middle Creek and all tributaries | 39.448829 | -77.603343 | Upstream of the confluence with an unnamed trib south of Geaslin Drive |
(n) Unnamed tributary to Talbot Branch and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.455887 | -77.160651 | Stream flows in southerly direction. Mouth of stream joins Talbot Branch near intersection of Black Ankle Road and Talbot Run Road |
(o) Unnamed tributary to Talbot Branch and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.454004 | -77.154174 | Stream flows in northwesterly direction. Mouth of stream joins Talbot Branch 500 meters east of the intersection of Black Ankle Road and Talbot Run Road |
(p) Unnamed tributary to Big Pipe Creek and all tributaries | 39.675821 | -76.941553 | Upstream from confluence with another unnamed tributary just south of Wine Road |
(q) Bennett Creek and all tributaries | 39.310961 | -77.231394 | From a point, 700 yards to the east of the intersection of Moxley and Clarksburg Road, upstream |
(r) Unnamed tributary to Bennett Creek | 39.303758 | -77.286898 | Near intersection of Prices Distillery Road and Haines Road |
(s) Flickinger Branch and all tributaries | 39.450649 | -77.135427 | Near unnamed road off of Black Ankle Road |
(t) Unnamed Tributary to Big Pipe Creek and all tributaries | 39.675983 | -76.919152 | Near Dug Hill Drive |
(u) Unnamed Tributary to Big Pipe Creek and all tributaries | 39.657544 | -76.92231 | Near Route 27 Manchester Road |
(v) Weldon Creek | 39.478131 | -77.11824 | Upstream of tributary near Hoopers Delight Road |
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) Monocacy River and tributaries except those designated above as Class III-P | 39.398435 | -77.366868 | Upstream of U.S. Rt. 40 |
(b) Catoctin Creek | 39.309777 | -77.567051 | Mainstem only, from mouth upstream to Alternate U.S. Rt. 40 |
39.450300 | -77.562603 | ||
(c) Israel Creek and all tributaries | 39.327756 | -77.682559 |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: Potomac River and all Maryland tributaries except those designated below as Class III-P or Class IV-P | 39.323294 | -77.726927 | From the confluence of Shenandoah River to the confluence of the North and South Branches of the Potomac River |
(2) Class II: None. | |||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: | |||
(a) All tributaries to Town Creek | 39.522699 | -78.543322 | |
(b) Beaver Creek and all tributaries | 39.534756 | -77.709125 | In Antietam Creek Watershed |
(c) Marsh Run and all tributaries | 39.649666 | -77.688571 | In Antietam Creek Watershed |
(d) Little Antietam Creek and all tributaries | 39.682366 | -77.634870 | |
(e) Camp Spring Run and all tributaries | 39.620790 | -77.938279 | |
(f) Lanes Run and all tributaries | 39.666906 | -77.994074 | |
(g) White Sulfur Run and all tributaries | 39.660897 | -78.458186 | |
(h) Fifteenmile Creek and all tributaries | 39.682419 | -78.457543 | Upstream of the intersection of Fifteenmile Creek Road and Route 40 |
(i) Terrapin Run and all tributaries | 39.668854 | -78.433389 | Upstream from Route 68 |
(j) Spring Lick and all tributaries | 39.656160 | -78.396852 | |
(k) Big Run and all tributaries | 39.524737 | -78.533497 | In Allegany County |
(l) Unnamed tributary to the Potomac River that flows through Twigg Hollow and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.579220 | -78.460902 | Upstream of terminus of Outdoor Club Road |
(m) Unnamed tributary to the Potomac River that flows through Roby Hollow and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.588595 | -78.429987 | |
(n) Unnamed tributary to the Potomac River that flows through Devil's Alley and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.607699 | -78.428234 | |
(o) Unnamed tributary to Sideling Hill Creek at Piney Grove | 39.705681 | -78.377356 | Upstream of the intersection of Orleans Road and Route 40 |
(p) Unnamed Tributary to Sideling Hill Creek that flows through Swain Hollow and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.678549 | -78.340979 | |
(q) Munson Spring Branch and all tributaries | 39.705626 | -78.246756 | Upstream from a point due north of the Route 68 Exit 77 |
(r) Unnamed Tributary to Rattle Run that flows through the Hickory Ridge Unit and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.692248 | -78.022278 | |
(s) Unnamed Tributary to Little Conococheague Creek at Polecat Hollow Road and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.691872 | -77.939952 | From confluence with Little Conococheague parallel to Polecat Hollow Road |
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) Town Creek | 39.522699 | -78.543322 | Mainstem only |
(b) Fifteen Mile Creek and all tributaries | 39.624306 | -78.385322 | |
(c) Sideling Hill Creek and all tributaries | 39.638721 | -78.334084 | |
(d) Tonoloway Creek and all tributaries | 39.694133 | -78.156356 | |
(e) Licking Creek and all tributaries | 39.651071 | -78.049665 | |
(f) Conococheague Creek and all tributaries | 39.601204 | -77.828375 | |
(g) Antietam Creek and all tributaries, except those designated above as Class III-P | 39.417405 | -77.745951 | |
(h) St. James Run | 39.619544 | -77.746772 | Mainstem only. Confluence with Marsh Run upstream to headwaters |
39.537282 | -77.763520 |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Classl-F: | |||
(a) North Branch Potomac River mainstem except that portion designated below as Use III-P | 39.528486 | -78.587610 | From the confluence of the North and South Branches of the Potomac River to the MD/WV State line |
(b) Mill Run and all tributaries (Allegany County) between the confluence with the North Branch Potomac and the Route 220 McMullen Highway road crossing | 39.537360 | -78.871353 | From confluence with North Branch Potomac to the Route 220 McMullen Highway road crossing |
39.533030 | -78.886076 | ||
(c) Unnamed tributary to Mill Run and its tributaries in Allegany County | 39.533054 | -78.886147 | From confluence with Mill Run upstream to headwaters |
(d) An unnamed tributary near Pinto | 39.567213 | -78.839990 | Confluence of the unnamed tributary with the North Branch of the Potomac River |
(2) Class II: None. | |||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: | |||
(a) North Branch Potomac River mainstem from below Jennings Randolph Dam downstream to the confluence with Savage River | 39.480398 | -79.067187 | Mainstem only. |
39.4317897 | -79.1167041 | ||
(b) All other waters are Class III-P except: | From confluence of North and South Branches of the Potomac River to the MD/WV state line | ||
(i) Those designated above as Class I-P | |||
(ii) Those designated below as Class IV-P waters | |||
Note: Mill Run and all tributaries upstream from the Route 220 McMullen Highway road crossing (near intersection with Hansel Drive) are designated as Class III-P. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: | |||
(a) Wills Creek | 39.648896 | -78.764400 | Mainstem only |
(b) Evitts Creek | 39.624841 | -78.739466 | Mainstem only |
(c) Georges Creek | 39.645609 | -78.915845 | Mainstem only |
39.483470 | -79.046265 |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: | |||
(a) Broad Ford Run and all tributaries | 39.407985 | -79.371406 | Upstream of Dam |
(b) Piney Creek and all tributaries | 39.701701 | -79.019864 | Upstream from the confluence with Church Creek to the boundary of the Frostburg Watershed property (near Jay Road) |
39.721323 | -78.960085 | ||
(2) Class II: None. | |||
(3) Class III: | |||
(a) North and South Branches of the Casselman River and all tributaries | 39.668489 | -79.177571 | Upstream from the confluence of the North and South Branches Casselman to the headwaters |
(b) Piney Creek and all tributaries in Maryland, including Church Creek | 39.722576 | -79.048833 | From MD/PA State line upstream to confluence of Church Creek |
39.701701 | -79.019864 | ||
(c) Shade Run and all tributaries | 39.684455 | -79.164149 | |
(d) Spiker Run and all tributaries | 39.680001 | -79.169868 | |
(e) Puzzley Run and all tributaries | 39.721853 | -79.232254 | |
(f) Unnamed tributary to the Casselman River and all tributaries to this unnamed tributary | 39.709365 | -79.117389 | |
(g) Bucks Run and all tributaries | 39.721831 | -79.242819 | |
(4) Class III-P: | |||
(a) Youghiogheny River and all tributaries joining the mainstem of the Youghiogheny River in Maryland | 39.721389 | -79.391256 | Upstream from MD/PA State line |
(b) Piney Creek and all tributaries | 39.722497 | -78.964199 | |
(5) Class IV: Casselman River | 39.722386 | -79.111767 | Mainstem only, from Pennsylvania line upstream to the confluence of the South and North Branches of the Casselman |
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
(1) Class I-P: None. |
(2) Class II: None. |
(3) Class III: None. |
(4) Class III-P: None. |
(5) Class IV: None. |
(6) Use IV-P: None. |
Designated Use Class and Waterbody | Latitude | Longitude | Limits |
(1) Class I-P: None. | |||
(2) Class II: | |||
(a) Northern Chesapeake Bay (CB1TF1): See Sub-Basin 02-12-02: Lower Susquehanna River Area. | |||
(b) Northern Chesapeake Bay (CB1TF2): See Sub-Basin 02-12-02: Lower Susquehanna River Area. | |||
(c) Upper Chesapeake Bay (CB2OH): Upper Chesapeake Bay Oligohaline | 39.225143 | -76.408775 | (1) North Pt. SP, Black Marsh, 1200' NE of sm. creek |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 39.207447 | -76.246994 | (2) 3,000 feet S of Rt. 21 (Tolchester Beach Rd.) |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.372025 | -76.101227 | (3) 2,850 feet east of Howells Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.389511 | -76.040848 | (4) Grove Pt. |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | 39.401688 | -76.035194 | (5) North of Chesapeake Haven, Grove Neck |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.420143 | -76.123344 | (6) 1,000 feet SW of Cherry Tree Pt., APG |
Shellfish Harvest: See §U(2)(g) of this regulation | 39.351715 | -76.232986 | (7) North Pt. south of Fort Howard |
39.339172 | -76.256592 | (8) 800 feet upriver of Lego Pt. | |
39.303204 | -76.296249 | (9) Rickett Pt. at end of Ricketts Pt. Rd. | |
39.312767 | -76.32119 | (10) Carroll Pt. | |
39.312862 | -76.321449 | (11) Carroll Pt. | |
39.316414 | -76.331039 | (12) Carroll I., midway betw. White Oak and Carroll Pts. | |
39.309422 | -76.342964 | (13) Carroll Island, between Weir Pt. and Hawthorn Cove | |
39.286442 | -76.384102 | (14) North shore of Holly Beach | |
39.248951 | -76.41053 | (15) Rocky Pt. Park, between Claybank and Cedar Pts. | |
39.231178 | -76.40892 | (16) Swan Pt., in line with 11th St. | |
(d) Upper Central Chesapeake Bay (CB3MH): Upper Chesapeake Bay Mesohaline | 38.995991 | -76.413185 | (1) 500 feet SE of Moss Pond |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.989105 | -76.330185 | (2) 0.6 miles NE of where Rt. 50 W meets the Bay |
Migratory Spawning and Nursery Use: February 1 to May 31, inclusive | 39.016422 | -76.296959 | (3) Kent Island, 1,600 N of Grollman Rd. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 39.02972 | -76.242516 | (4) Wickes Beach, Eastern Neck Island |
Application Depth: 0.5 meters, NGZ present | 39.054563 | -76.220229 | (5) Northern tip of Eastern Neck Island, east of Route 445 Bridge |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 39.056882 | -76.220903 | (6) Southern End of Eastern Neck, east of Route 445 Bridge |
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 39.207447 | -76.246994 | (7) 3,000 S of Rt. 21 (Tolchester Beach Rd.) |
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge Use: Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 39.225143 | -76.408775 | (8) North Pt. SP, Black Marsh, 1,200 feet NE of sm. creek |
Shellfish Harvest: See §U(2)(g) of this regulation | 39.195377 | -76.444511 | (9) North Pt. south of Fort Howard |
39.131855 | -76.435081 | (10) Bodkin Neck between Cedar and Bodkin Pts. | |
39.074715 | -76.422539 | (11) East side Gibson I. across from Hapenny Way | |
39.039185 | -76.41433 | (12) Between Beacon Hill and Tydings on the Bay | |
(e) Middle Central Chesapeake Bay (CB4MH): | 38.384819 | -76.381432 | (1) Cove Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 38.393951 | -76.282532 | (2) Meekins Neck, 800 feet north of Cattail Island |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 38.421051 | -76.288589 | (3) Meekins Neck, across channel from Point #4 |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | 38.421944 | -76.288742 | (4) Southern tip of Taylors Island |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.487057 | -76.331779 | (5) West side of Oyster Cove, Taylors Island |
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 38.526997 | -76.333771 | (6) 190 feet south of LCHMH Point #3 |
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge Use: Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 38.527523 | -76.333801 | (7) East edge of tidal flat N of existing James Island |
Shellfish Harvest: See §U(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.672421 | -76.340698 | (8) 720 feet along shore NNW of Blackwalnut Pt. |
38.719185 | -76.334084 | (9) South side Knapps Narrows, 275 feet west of Rt. 33 | |
38.719967 | -76.333054 | (10) North side Knapps Narrows, 150 feet west of Rt. 33 | |
38.752529 | -76.340332 | (11) 1,500 feet NE of Green Marsh Pt. | |
38.836365 | -76.369392 | (12) Kent Pt. | |
38.989105 | -76.330185 | (13) 0.6 mile NE of where Rt. 50 W meets the Bay | |
38.995991 | -76.413185 | (14) 500 feet SE of Moss Pond | |
38.976032 | -76.452377 | (15) Greenbury Pt., 800 feet up east side from the tip | |
38.946095 | -76.455879 | (16) Bay Ridge, near Bainbridge Ave | |
38.90786 | -76.46624 | (17) Southern shore of Thomas Pt. Park | |
38.848892 | -76.493805 | (18) Felicity Cove, 250 feet north of Bay Rd. | |
(f) Lower Central Chesapeake Bay (CB5MH): | 37.889451 | -76.236198 | (1) Smith Pt. |
Designated Uses Present in Segment: | 37.88568 | -76.229038 | (2) MD/VA State Line-2500' SW of Smith Pt. |
Shallow Water Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Use: April 1 to October 30, inclusive | 37.941404 | -76.083908 | (3) MD/VA State Line-2.25 miles west of Smith Gut Pt. |
Application Depth: 2.0 meters, NGZ present | 38.05191 | -76.128838 | (4) 7,000 feet N and 2,500 feet W of Fog Pt., Smith Island |
Open Water Fish and Shellfish Use: January 1 to December 31, inclusive | 38.231445 | -76.135773 | (5) Lower Hooper I. between Nancys and Creek Pts. |
Seasonal Deep Water Fish and Shellfish Use: Upper pycnocline to lower pycnocline from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 38.248581 | -76.153191 | (6) Lower Hooper Island, NE end of The Thorofare |
Seasonal Deep Channel Refuge Use: Lower pycnocline boundary to bottom from June 1 to September 30, inclusive | 38.248642 | -76.154419 | (7) Middle Hooper Island, NW end of The Thorofare |
Shellfish Harvest: See §U(2)(g) of this regulation | 38.295982 | -76.204597 | (8) NW tip of Middle Hooper I. across from Ferry Pt. |
38.298965 | -76.206718 | (9) Ferry Pt. | |
38.348228 | -76.227264 | (10) Drawbridge, northern Upper Hooper Island | |
38.349953 | -76.227982 | (11) Drawbridge, southern Meekins Neck | |
38.393951 | -76.282532 | (12) Meekins Neck, 800 feet north of Cattail Island | |
38.384819 | -76.381432 | (13) Cove Pt. | |
38.319176 | -76.42099 | (14) Drum Pt. | |
38.304638 | -76.421448 | (15) Fishing Pt. | |
38.038605 | -76.321442 | (16) Point Lookout | |
37.909725 | -76.263702 | (17) East of Ophelia, 300 feet NW of light | |
(g) Shellfish Harvest Subcategory. All waters of the Chesapeake Bay Proper From the Susquehanna River mouth to the Virginia State line, including the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay bounded generally by the shoreline of the Bay and by "zero river mile" lines of estuaries and tributaries to the Bay, as designated by the Department of the Environment, and any peripheral waters designated as part of the Chesapeake Bay Proper by the Department of the Environment after consultation with the Tidewater Administration and the Forest, Park and Wildlife Service. | |||
(3) Class III: None. | |||
(4) Class III-P: None. | |||
(5) Class IV: None. | |||
(6) Class IV-P: None. |
Md. Code Regs. 26.08.02.08
Regulation .08O amended effective October 30, 1989 (16:21 Md. R. 2263)
Regulation .08Q amended effective May 1, 1989 (16:8 Md. R. 911)
Regulations .08 and new Regulation .08 adopted effective August 29, 2005 (32:17 Md. R. 1442)
Regulation .08 amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 619);41:8 Md. R. 474, eff. 4/28/2014
Regulation .08H and J amended effective April 13, 1992 (19:7 Md. R. 747)
Regulation .08J amended effective January 17, 1994 (21:1 Md. R. 34); October 24, 1994 (21:21 Md. R. 1815); May 22, 1995 (22:10 Md. R. 708); July 5, 2004 (31:13 Md. R. 995)
Regulation .08L amended effective November 29, 2010 (37:24 Md. R. 1660)
Regulation .08N amended effective October 28, 1991 (18:21 Md. R. 2311); January 17, 1994 (21:1 Md. R. 34); October 24, 1994 (21:21 Md. R. 1815)
Regulation .08O amended effective January 17, 1994 (21:1 Md. R. 34); May 22, 1995 (22:10 Md. R. 708)
Regulation .08Q amended effective January 17, 1994 (21:1 Md. R. 34); May 22, 1995 (22:10 Md. R. 708); amended effective 45:7 Md. R. 347, eff. 4/9/2018; amended effective 49:22 Md. R. 980, eff. 10/31/2022