Point Lookout State Park Fishing Pier
Address: Point Lookout State Park Fishing Pier, Scotland, MD 20687
Quick map and directions
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A roughly 700-foot pier at the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay confluence. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.
Common species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, Red Drum, Croaker
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1. Getting there and parking
Directions
The park is at 11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland, MD 20687. From US-301, take MD-234 toward Leonardtown, then right onto MD-5 South at the end of MD-234; follow MD-5 South approximately 7 miles to the park entrance at the road's end. From Washington D.C., take MD-4 South through Upper Marlboro, cross the Solomons Island Bridge, turn left onto MD-235 South, then left onto MD-5 South at the blinking red light in Ridge.
Parking
On-site parking is available for day-use visitors at no fee beyond the park entrance charge. Weekend and holiday reservations (Memorial Day – Labor Day) may be required at parkdayuse.maryland.gov. The pier is open mid-April through mid-December; no night fishing permitted.