Event Details

Takeoff


Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Rd.
Marbury, MD 20658
Phone: 301.743.7613

Weigh-In


Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Rd.
Marbury, MD 20658
Phone: 301.743.7613

Host

Charles County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 2150-200 Baltimore St.PO Box 2150-200 Baltimore St.
La Plata, MD 20646
Website: http://www.charlescountymd.gov

Marina

Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Rd.
Marbury, MD 20658
Phone: 301.743.7613

Housing

Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau
7061 Route 9
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.563.1000
Website: https://www.goadirondack.com/lodging

Important Dates

Priority Registration by Sep 13, 2025
Final Registration by Sep 14, 2025

Registration

Sep 14, 2025 : 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM ET
Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Rd.
Marbury, MD 20658
Phone: 301.743.7613

Off Limits and Additional Info

Official Abu Garcia College Fishing Rules


Registration: 5 AM Off Limits: Standard MLF5 off limits apply plus 50 yards either side of the fish release area, including the entire marina area (Breakwater point to the Dirt Point). Plus, you cannot go past a straight line from Point Lookout, Maryland and Smith Point, Virginia into the Chesapeake Bay. Off Limits Map: https://tinyurl.com/yxep3wr6 Fishing License: Maryland and Virginia license do reciprocate and may be purchased at majorleaguefishing.com/fishing-license, however, fishing above the Woodrow Wilson Bridge does require a D.C. license. All anglers fishing Maryland waters must be prepared to present a valid driver's license or some sort of picture ID along with fishing license. D.C. licenses may be purchased at Fred's Sporting Goods (301.843.3040). *Note for D.C.waters - A U.S. Coast Guard state boating course is required in addition to the D.C. license when fishing D.C. waters. This free safety course can be taken online at www.boatus.com. Catch Limit: 5; Size Limit: 12"