The majority of public water access sites in Maryland are managed and maintained by the local jurisdictions in which they are located. Sites listed include boat ramps and soft launches (specifically for non-motorized vessels).
At all landings in Talbot County, a current permit ( Permit Info Link) must be displayed by every vehicle with a trailer.Launching at landings without a ramp permit is limited to canoes, kayaks, and car-top boats without trailers. Input and comments are welcome and can be submitted by e-mail to Call toll-free in *Maryland* at 1-877-620-8DNR (8367) Maps are available at these vendors. Universal Disability Pass has replaced the Hunt from Vehicle Permit; Crossbow Permits are no longer required in Maryland. The entrance fee at Matapeake and Romancoke piers is $10 per vehicle for 24 hours. Hunting Licenses. Until further notice: Cecil County Administration Building is open by appointment only. To use any of the public landings, a current permit Annual permits are valid only when displayed on the driver’s side of either the boat trailer tongue or the vehicle rear bumper. Highlighting this facility are the 650 foot lighted fishing pier and the 25 foot wide boat ramp. Phone numbers for site managers are listed in the site details.The information on this site changes frequently. The picnic area is open from sunrise to sunset; pier and ramp are open 24 hours. The ramp and pier are open 24 hours a day year round giving the avid fisherman ample opportunity to catch the tide, fish at night, first light or all day long. Directions: Rt. 50/301 to South Rt. Failure to pay and display will result in a $50 citation.The lighted piers are open 24 hours daily, although the adjoining picnic areas are open from sunrise to sunset.Matapeake Pier is located on Route 8, just 3 miles south of Rt. Daily permits are valid only when displayed on the windshield facing out. The small picnic area is open from sunrise to sunset The entrance fee is $10 per vehicle for 24 hours. Fees, permits and regulations vary by jurisdiction so it is highly recommended that you contact the managing entity to clarify requirements before you go. Resident permits (Maryland residents, Kent County, Maryland property owners, and/or persons who have their vessels registered in Maryland) may be obtained from the following vendors.
2020 ramp permit fee: $45 Landing permits may be purchased at any of the convenient locations listed below. The 3 acre park and facility have restrooms and a picnic area with grills. This pass does not waive the additional boat launch service charge except where the launch charge is included in the day use service charge. Highlighting this facility are the 650 foot lighted fishing pier and the 25 foot wide boat ramp. Additionally, the receipt entitles patrons to park at both piers during the 24-hour period which is date and time stamped on the receipt.
In Maryland, non-motorized vessels may launch from boat ramps but are encouraged to use separate soft launch areas if one is provided at the same site.The majority of public water access sites in Maryland are managed and maintained by the local jurisdictions in which they are located. The entrance fee is $10 per vehicle for 24 hours.Romancoke Pier is located at the southern end of Route 8 in Stevensville. This web page provides information on public water access sites in Maryland. You may select a receipt time frame of 24 or 48 hours. 50 on the right. Launching at landings without a ramp is limited to canoes, kayaks and car-top boats.QAC Public Landing Parking permits can be purchased at the following vendor locations:Matapeake and Romancoke piers use the pay and display system in which the on-site machine accepts cash or credit cards and produces a receipt which must be displayed face-up on your vehicle’s dashboard.