Programs

Panfish Tournament (Bluegill, Crappie, Yellow Perch)
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 7am-Noon (Park gates open at 6:30am)
Pre-registration is $10 per angler until Friday, April 4 at 4:00 pm; $15 per angler on day of tournament. Vehicle Entrance fees waived; $10 boat launch fee applies. To reserve a rental boat, call the office at 410-795-5165.

Prize: $100 gift card for the biggest fish in each category + Biggest Overall Fish gets a trophy.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

Fishing is allowed from piers, shoreline or boat. Boats must be electric motor only. If you have a gas motor on your boat it must be up and out of the water at ALL times. Electric motors will not be provided by Piney Run Park.

Wristbands will be issued to anglers on day of tournament. Anglers MUST be wearing the wristband while fishing and when presenting a fish at weigh-in. Anglers not wearing the wristband at time of fish weigh-in will be disqualified.

Maryland fishing and boating regulations apply and will be enforced.

Navigation lights must be displayed in accordance with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations and inland "Rules of the Road".

A limited number of rental boats are available on a reservation basis for an additional $20.00. You must bring lights for rental boats. Piney Run Park does NOT provide electric motors for rental boats. Please call to reserve rental boat, only called in rentals will be accepted.

Piney Run Park reserves the right to cancel this event due to severe or dangerous weather. NO refunds or credits unless tournament is cancelled.