Fishing spot: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service

Address

2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, 21613, MD

State

21613

City

Cambridge

Source directions

The refuge is located approximately 12 miles south of the town of Cambridge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. From Route 50 in Cambridge take Route 16 West (Church Creek Road) until you reach the flashing light (about 5 miles), then turn left onto Egypt Road. Follow Egypt road for approximately 7 miles and it will dead end at Key Wallace Drive. Turn left for the Wildlife Drive (0.2 miles), or turn right for the visitor center (1.25 miles). GPS ADVISORY : If you are using GPS navigation to find the refuge, you will need to enter our physical address: 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613 . This will bring you to the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center. DO NOT USE "BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE"! Road Etiquette: When stopping to view wildlife along public roads, please be sure to get as far off the road as safely possible and turn on your hazard lights. Do not park near a blind corner, and do not block traffic. On the Wildlife Drive, park in the pull-offs or on the right side of the road before exiting your vehicle. This will ensure the safety of visitors and residents alike.

Phone

410-228-2677

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-09-29

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