Located adjacent to the famous lighthouse, Thomas Point Park provides unique access to fly fishing Chesapeake Bay without the need for a boat. You can fly fish from much of the shoreline around this peninsula, casting into Fishing Creek, Chesapeake Bay and the South River in search of striped bass, white perch, blue catfish and channel catfish. You may launch a kayak on the south side beach as well as wade fish. In addition to fishing, this Anne Arundel County Park offers Trail participants and their family and friends a truly beautiful waterside place for a picnic or to just relax surrounded by water. 

Fees

Vehicle entry into Thomas Point Park requires a Monthly Vehicle Permit except from November 1 to March 31. Visit YourPassNow for information on purchasing a Monthly Vehicle Permit.

Site Location

Thomas Point Park is located in Anne Arundel County, is located at the end of the Annapolis Neck Peninsula extending out into Chesapeake Bay.

Address

Thomas Point Park 3890 Thomas Point Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

How to Get There

From Route 50 heading toward Annapolis, take the exit for Route 665/Aris T. Allen Boulevard, continuing straight as the same road turns into Forest Drive and then Bay Ridge Road. Take a right turn onto Arundel on the Bay which turns into Thomas Point Road.  Follow Thomas Point Road all the way to the end to Thomas Point Park.

Parking & Launching

There are limited dirt and gravel parking lots within the park. There is no formal launch ramp, but you may launch a kayak on the south side beach.

Where to Fish

The Park provides access to Chesapeake Bay, South River and Fishing Creek. Fish from the rocks or wade the sandy bottom on the South River shore.

What to Catch

Striped bass, white perch, blue catfish and channel catfish

What to Fish & How

Recommend bringing 7-9 weight fly rods with floating, intermediate and sinking fly lines. Your fly selection should include a variety of baitfish patterns including Clouser minnows and Lefty's Deceivers.

Fly Fishing Organizations

Connect with local fly fishing organizations to learn about mentoring opportunities and to connect with others interested in fly fishing.