For adequate boating conditions, gauge height should be greater than 2.2 feet.

Many other points of access are located north, south and within the city of Frederick. Bank-fishing opportunities include areas above and below the concrete landing, or upstream towards the fork in the river.

From Biggs Ford Road, follow Dublin Road north and turn left onto Devilbiss Bridge Road. The boat ramp/access area lies west of the bridge. Fish downstream along the rocky ledges where the bass hold in the narrow, rocky pockets.

Farther along Dublin road, turn left onto Links Bridge Road just west of Woodsboro. A large, deep pool is located near the bridge.

The bass fishing is also exceptional upstream. In Woodsboro, follow SR 550 to Creagerstown Park to the boat/ramp access along Penterra Manor Lane Park, or north along Legore Bridge Road to the historic stone arch bridge. South of Frederick, boat access is located at Pine Cliff Park and along SR 355 at the Monocacy National Battlefield. Drive south on SR 85 and turn left onto Michaels Mill Road towards Buckeystown Park for more boat access.

The section of the river from Buckeystown Dam to the mouth is a catch-and-release bass fishing area.

CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK
Conococheague Creek is a typical free-flowing Appalachian stream that originates from sparkling headwaters in the rugged mountains of Franklin County, Penn.

The short 22-mile stretch in Maryland flows south of the Mason-Dixon Line into rural Washington County, following an erratic path that consists of a series of loops and turns. The creek eventually dumps into the Potomac River at Williamsport.

Conococheague Creek is similar to the Monocacy in the size of the bass harvested. According to biologist Mullican, bass reproduction rates in 2005 were also good along the Conococheague Creek, with improved catch rates expected in years to come.

To access the upper sections of the creek from Baltimore, take I-70 west to exit 24 and drive north on SR 63. At the intersection with SR 58, bear left along the roundabout and head west for several miles to the creek. Limited parking access is found here, and the short, steep descent to the creek is poorly marked.

Alternatively from SR 58, turn left onto Shinham Road and follow for several miles to pick up SR 494 west. Traveling west of the bridge, turn right onto Wishard Road to find numerous access points with good bank access. For the best smallmouth action, venture upstream from the point where the creek diverges from the old road into a heavily wooded area.