Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park

Talbot · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

A place to get outside.

DNR is committed to providing safe public fishing access and will inform and engage the public throughout the planning process regarding this location. Given the proximity of the piers to the current driving bridge and the need to protect river access during demolition, this project requires significant engineering and coordination with several other government agencies. We acknowledge that progress is slow and appreciate your patience as we work diligently to move this process forward. See Information page for driving directions Limited parking available. Information about additional parking can be found here. Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park consists of approximately 25 acres of park property, split between Talbot County and Dorchester County, on either side of the Choptank River. The Talbot County side includes about 1 mile of trails and a 1 mile pier, while the Dorchester County side includes a ½ mile pier. The piers are quite popular because of the variety of fish that can be caught including perch, striped bass, croakers, sea trout, and catfish. The pier adjoins Sailwinds Park via the walkway under the bridge. Portable toilets are available on the Talbot County side of the pier. The consumption of alcohol at the Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park is prohibited. Hunting and swimming are prohibited. All pets must be kept on leashes.

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