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WATERFRONT GUIDE 1
2 MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
WATERFRONT GUIDE 3
4 MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
WATERFRONT GUIDE 5
WELCOME FROM
Welcome to the 25th Anniversary Edition
of MTABC's annual Waterfront Guide. For
any print publication — national, regional
or special interest — 25 years of publishing
is a major accomplishment. Thank you to
everyone who has made this possible.
It's not just the Guide that's celebrating a
milestone in business. This year, Weaver’s
Marine Service hits the 75 year mark,
Maryland Marina is at 74 years and Bill’s
Boat Basin reaches 70 years. All longstanding
MTABC members, these
businesses are still owned and operated by members of the original founding family.
Happy Anniversary to each of you!
Changes in the area are everywhere: new and expanded restaurants, local and national
breweries, recreational spots like an indoor gun range, a large gym and the ubiquitous
tiki bars.
Eastern Baltimore County has over 205 miles of easily accessible waterfront, from the
scenic shorelines of Marshy Point to the quiet coves of Bear Creek. Its calm, peaceful
countryside is easily accessed from major highways - less time in travel and more time
on the boat! Plenty of free parking is available at all the facilities. Deep uncrowded
waters are fabulous for swimming, sailing, wake boarding, waterskiing, kayaking,
paddle boarding, cruising, fishing or just relaxing with no jellyfish to bother you.
The Chesapeake Bay's finest, most affordable marine facilities offer a wide range of boat
slips, marine services, and new or pre-owned boat sales, as well as stand-up paddle
board, kayak, windsurfer and sailboat rentals, all here in Eastern Baltimore County.
Since MTABC's formation in 1988, our mission has been to improve the marine
environment for the boaters and the residents of Eastern Baltimore County by working
with community organizations and government agencies. Our mutual goal is a
healthy Chesapeake Bay.
Check out our calendar of events for information on the Fourth of July Fireworks,
Lighted Boat Parade, and many other local festivities.
On behalf of all our members, old and new, I invite you to dine at one of our many
delicious restaurants, enjoy special events and explore the exceptional beauty of the
Eastern Baltimore County Waterfront- the HIDDEN GEM of the Chesapeake Bay.
I wish you, your family and friends another safe, exciting and fun filled
boating season.
Brian Keith Schneider, President
Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County
CONTENTS
8 2020 Marine Trades
Association Fireworks
10 Calendar
15 Active Boating Lifestyle
18 Docklines: News from the
Neighborhood
21 Hart-Miller Island
24 Baltimore County
Waterfront Map
26 Marshy Point State Park
30 Tiki Trail
34 Local Breweries
38 Fishing
40 We Remember
42 Raft Up Rendezvous
44 Directory of Services
Waterfront Guide
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Contributors:BenjaminPorter,Karen
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Distribution by Weaver's Marine Service
and Maryland Waterways Foundation. If
you would like to have the Guide delivered
to your business, please call Sam Weaver at
410-686-4944.
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WATERFRONT GUIDE 7
» FIREWORKS
2019 FIREWORKS DONORS
MTABC would like to thank the following for their support of the 2019 fireworks.
Special thanks go out to Corman Kokosing Construction for their generous donation
of the barge and to John Totty for getting the barges in place. They both made our
Spectacular Fireworks Over Middle River a dazzling success. Enjoy the 2020 fireworks
on Middle River on July 4th at dusk. Donations of any amount urgently needed for
2020 fireworks. MTABC.org
Albright’s Heating & Air
John Cook
Joseph Hart
Richard Allen III
John & Pat Cotter
Hawks Pleasure Club
Auto Showcase
Babcock Enterprises
Baldwin Mechanical
Contractors
Baltimore Boating Center
Baltimore Yacht Club
Barbara Barrett
David Baumgartner
Diane Baumgartner
Residents of
Baurenschmidt
Community
Oliver & Charlotte Baust
Beacon Light Marina
Shelia Beall
Ken & Patricia Benjes
Art Bell
Bernie’s Automotive
Services
Candace Biafore
Bonnie Bisch
Brenda Bisch
Bling Services
Blue Ocean Realty
Bob’s Equipment Repair
LLC
Marta Booth
Bowleys Marina
Bowleys Quarters
Improvement Association
Yvonne & Troy Bowlings
David & Patricia Brand
Brennan & Brennan,
Attorneys
Bricks in A Row
Sue Bukowski
Janet Burkhardt
Shelly Campbell
Carson’s Creekside
Restaurant
Customers of Carson’s
Creekside Restaurant
Patricia & Ray Chaney
Neal Charney
Carolyn Collini
David Coughlin
Johnny & Suzanne Cox
Pauline & Michael Cox
Crescent Yacht Club
David & Cheryl
Dansberger
Frank Desantis
Denny & Jordan Dintillo
Doerfer Insurance
Services
Joseph & Nancy Dvork
East Coast Automotive
Eastern Pile Driving
Eastern Yacht Club
Joseph & Joyce Eiben
Lisa Eiben
Doris Eikenberg
Mehmet Ergene
Essex Marina & Boat Sales
Essex Middle River Civic
Council
Robert Evans
Anthony Eversmier
Seymour & Lynne
Farbman
Fiberglass Unlimited
James Finck
Mary Fine
Brian & Bethany Flanders
Craig & Mary Formby
Friends of Cathy Bevans
Friends of Todd Crandell
Marty Gaynor
Ellen Gittleson
Vera Glowacki
Darlene Goeller
Karen Gouldmann
Christine & Mike Grap
Rachael Greaver
Bonnie & Steven
Greenberg
Dwayne Haines
Jennifer Hampton
Sheila & Russ Harrington
Maryann & Tony
Hermann
Stephen & Donna Hill
Tracey & Mike Hoff
Teri Hollenshade
Holly Neck Conservation
Association
Holly Neck Marina
Ellen Honey
David & Regina Horst
Robert & Sarah Howell
John & Valerie Hughes
Intergral
Jake & Dawn Jakum
Sandra January
Jiffy Lube of Essex
John Heagy Remoldeling
Lisa & Mark Johnson
Canan Kaplan
Debbie Keats
Azer Kehnemui
Sharon & Anthony
Kehnemui
Friends of the
Kehnemui’s
Key Systems Inc.
Sharon & John Kihn
Tom & Jayne King
Charles & Patricia Knight
Sherry Koke
Chuck & Kay LaHatte
Bill Lamont
Dorthy Langenfelder
Lynn Lanham
Allison Lanzi
Nancy Lanzi
Leah & Joe Leon
Leventis Facilities
Maintenance
Walt & Fiona Livingston
Stephen Lockwood
Joe Lockwood
Bonnie Loper
M & M Boat Sales
Joyce & Albert Marani
Marco Hunting &
Fishing
Maryland Boat Sales
Maryland Marina
Customers of Maryland
Marina
Merrill Lynch
Middle River Landing
Marina
Miles Electric
Dave Morley
Garrett & Joyce Morris
Phyllis Murphy
Sandy & Keith Myers
Northern Bay Cruising
Club
Brenda Oleszczuk
Anna Paulus
Tony & Jeff Peroni
Jeannie Peters
Constance Pierson
Joanne & Enzo Pinna
Janet Pisanic
Porter’s Seneca Marina
Tom & Jane Ports
Portside Maine
Power Factor
Chip & Delores Raynor
Don & JoAnn Raynor
Albert & Connie Reed
Reed & Associates
Riverside Marine
Rosedale Roofing
Thomas Ross
Carl Rossmark
Rotary Club
Jack & Suzette Santori
Diane Schmittinger
Brian Schneider
Col. Robert Schweitzer
Jim & Diane Scott
Janet Shambaugh
Kate Shamis
Tom Smith
Kasey Spangle
William & Rose Spittel
Stansbury Yacht Basin
Tim & Sandra Starkey
David & Tracey Steedman
Tracey & Duane Steelberg
Leo & Linda Steindler
Charlotte Still
Robert Stone
Sue Island Grill & Crab
House
Customers of Sue Island
Grill & Crab House
Sullivan & Son Inc.
Sunset Cove Café’
Customers of Sunset
Cove Café’
Sunset Harbor Marina
Christopher Svehla
The Dock Guy
The Shaw Law Group
Deborah Thomas
Harry Tolley
Tradewinds Marina
Weaver’s Marine
Harold & Tina Weller
Moody & Sheila Wharam
Wilson Point Civic
Inprovement
Mary Winkler
John Wood
Robert & Cynthia
Woodward
Karen Wynn
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WATERFRONT GUIDE 9
Fuel Cloud
Mark Fitzgerald
(443) 615-4813
Rick Callendar
(443) 463-5756
CALENDAR
of Events 2020
Please confirm event information as date approaches.
$ = Entry Fee
April12|MTABCLegislativeBrunch
11am–1pm
MTABC members invite the Baltimore County Council
members to brunch at Baltimore Yacht Club to say thank you
for their service. 410-687-1002, mtabc.org
April18|MarshyPointNatureCenterSpringFestival
10am–4pm
Celebrate the return of warm weather at the Nature Center.
Family-friendly activities include live music, live animals, canoe
rides, wood carver and much more. 410-887-2817,
marshypoint.org
April17-19|BayBridgeBoatShow
Fri.-Sat.10am-6pm,Sun.10am-5pm
Kick off your boating season at the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Bay
Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD. The largest in-water boat
show north of Florida features vessels from seven to 70 feet.
410-268-8828, annapolisboatshows.com,$
April22|50thAnniversaryofEarthDay
April24-26|AnnapolisSpringSailboatShow
Fri.-Sat.10am-6pm,Sun.10am-5pm
Sail into the sunset at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
located at City Dock in Annapolis, MD. Check out the latest in
navigational equipment, high-tech electronics, boating gear and
much more as sailing lovers browse a vast display of products
and services. 410-268-8828, annapolisboatshows.com,$
April25|GraysRoadCleanup
9am-12pm
Sponsored by Key Brewing and Maryland Waterways
Foundation. Contact mdwaterways@gmail.com
May2-3|TowsontownSpringFestival
Sat.10am-8pm,Sun.1pm-6pm
The festival includes free entry, live music, beer gardens and a
fantastic assortment of food. Family fun includes carnival rides
and games, pony rides, a fun zone and kids’ entertainment.
410-825-1150, towsontownspringfestival.com
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May2|20thAnnualKineticSculptureRace
10am–allday
Hosted by the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore’s
Inner Harbor, the race displays imaginative human-powered
works of art that are designed to travel on land, through mud
and over water. 410-244-1900, avam.org
June3|MTABCMembersPicnic •6pm–9pm
Located at Maryland Marina Pavilion catered by McKinney’s
Catering. RSVP at info@mtabc.org$
June5|Rockin’ontheRiver •11am–5pm
Located at Wilson Point Men’s Club.
June6|RiverFest •12pm–5:30pm
Enjoy live music and entertainment, great food and alcoholic
beverages at this lively event, located at the historic Conrad’s
Ruth Villa on Frog Mortar Creek off Middle River. Bands:
Sherry V , Kirk McEwen - Petty Coat Junction and Crack the
Sky. River Fest to benefit Maryland Waterways Foundation
contact info 443-983-2945 or mdwaterways@gmail.com $
June(DateTBD)|WaterWiseEvent&Cardboard
BoatRace
9am–12pm
Sponsored by the Maryland Natural Resources Police and
Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association, this family-friendly
event features a water safety presentation followed by cardboard
boat building and racing at Miami Beach Park.
410-335-7051, bqia.org
July3-July5|DundalkHeritageFair
Fri.4pm-10pm,Sat.-Sun.12pm-10pm
Join the three-day celebration that includes live musical
entertainment, carnival rides, games, arts and craft vendors, a
petting zoo, pig races, food vendors and entertainment for the
entire family. 410-284-4022, dundalkheritagefair.com$
July4|MTABCFireworks
Come enjoy a spectacular firework display over Middle River
starting at dusk.
410-335-7000, mtabc.org, Donations needed.
July4|The85thAnnualDundalk4thofJulyParade
8:15am
Sponsored by the Heritage Association of Dundalk and
Dundalk Heritage Parade Committee, the festivities start on
Dundalk Ave and finish on South Liberty Parkway at
Dunmanway. 443-798-1654,
dundalkheritagefair.com/parade
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» CALENDAR
August-DateTBD|WoundedWarriorsDayontheBay
This event honors veterans and their families with a cruise on the
Chesapeake Bay on a private boat with a captain.
www.wwdayonthebag.org
August1|Eastern’sBaysideBlues&WineFestival
1pm–7pm
Enjoy the tunes of exceptional blues musicians while tasting an
array of wines from local Maryland wineries. The festival is
located along the waterfront at Eastern Yacht Club.
410-686-3555, easternsbaysidefestival.com$
August15|HotAugustMusicFestival
11am–10pm
WTMD radio station presents its annual music festival featuring
three stages with a lineup of performing artists and food vendors.
877-321-3378, hotaugustmusicfestival.com$
August27-September7|MarylandStateFair
Mon.-Thurs.12pm-10pm,Fri.-Sun.,LaborDay10am-10pm
Located at Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, the fair
includes food booths, agricultural and livestock exhibits, live
entertainment, horse shows, carnival rides, and much more.
410-252-0200, marylandstatefair.com$
September4|MTABCGeneralMembershipMeeting
7:30pm
Located at Baltimore Yacht Club
September11-13|Defenders’Day
The weekend long event takes place at Fort McHenry and
includes special ranger programs, living history demonstrations,
concerts, fireworks display and the Blue Angels will be flying! For
more information visit:
https://www.nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/defenders-day.htm
September27|MTABC3rdAnnualCrabFeastonthe
Water •1pm–5pm
Join the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County for
steamed crabs and more at this wonderful event at the Hawk’s
Yacht Club, 430 Riverside Drive, Essex, MD 21221
410-687-1002, mtabc.org$
October1-4|UnitedStatesPowerboatShow
Thurs.10am-6pm,Fri.-Sat.10am-6:30pm,Sun.10am-5pm
Discover the quaint historic seaport of Annapolis to catch major
powerboat manufacturers, climb aboard hundreds of center
console vessels and tour brokerage boats.
410-268-8828, annapolisboatshows.com$
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October8-12|UnitedStatesSailboatShow
Thurs.10am-6pm,Fri.-Sun.10am-6:30pm,Mon.10am-5pm
Visit City Dock in Annapolis, MD, for the internationally
acclaimed sailboat show, recognized as the largest and most
prestigious sailboat show in the world. 410-268-8828,
annapolisboatshows.com$
November28|MiddleRiverLightedBoatParade
5pm–8pm
Get your holiday season started! Located at Wilson Point Park,
the boat parade starts at Stansbury Yacht Basin and travels inside
the 6 mile/hour marker. 410-687-2000,
baltimoreboatingcenter.com/lighted-boat-parade-middle-river
December5-January2|DundalkHistoricalSociety’s
TrainGarden •1pm–7pm
The beloved Christmas train garden operates daily and on
display for the public at the Society’s museum at Center Place.
410-284-2331, dundalkhistory.org
December12|MTABCChristmasParty •6pm–10pm
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Baltimore Yacht Club.
410-687-1002, RSVP to info@mtabc.org
January23-26|BaltimoreBoatShow
Thurs.-Sat.10am-8pm,Sun.10am-8pm
Attend Maryland’s longest-running boat show that offers
something for every boating enthusiast along with nautical fun
for all ages. 646-370-3593, baltimoreboatshow.com$
March27|MTABC/CGCCBullRoast&ShrimpFeast
7pm–11pm
Join the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore and
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce for a bull roast
and shrimp feast at Rosedale Gardens in Rosedale, MD.
410-687-1002, mtabc.org
December(DateTBD)|EssexChristmasTreeLighting
5pm–7pm
The tree lighting event features a DJ, gifts for children and a visit
from Santa Claus. 443-579-5266, essexmuseum.com
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COMEON,
GETYOUR
FEETWET!
Venturing Crew 726, mdwaterways@gmail.com.
Discover New Ways to
Enjoy Our Waterways.
THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS to explore the Baltimore
County waterfront. With more than 205 miles of waterline, it is
the perfect place to try a new activity and meet people who enjoy
playing on the water. Whether you are a seasoned boater or a
curious newbie there are lots of options available for a new
adventure.
TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT
Rentals and charters let you test the waters before making a
decision to pursue a passion. The options continue to grow and
these popular activities allow you to join in the fun of the water
lovers’ lifestyle.
Rentals
Tiki Toons at Baltimore Boating Center rents 9-passenger
pontoon boats. 410-404-3013
Boat Clubs
Boat Clubs continue to expand around the country and you can
see why – members have access to a fleet of boats and can enjoy
the boating lifestyle without the responsibility of ownership.
Freedom Boat Club of Maryland, located at
Baltimore Boating Center, allows members to select from a
range of vessels including bowriders, center consoles, or a
pontoon. 410-404-3013
Sailboat Charters
Sunset Hunter Sailing takes up to six guests out for a
full or half day, or a spectacular sunset sail aboard the Hunter
42 center cockpit, S/V Puesta del Sol. All charters have a
USCG licensed captain and experienced crew. Guests may
bring food and beverage. Charters depart from Maryland
Marina -right next to Sunset Cove Restaurant.
sunsethuntersailing.com 443-424-3894
Photo compliments of Ultimate Watersports
Photo compliments of Ultimate Watersports
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Watersports
The calm waters of Baltimore County rivers and streams make
an ideal location to sample watersports and get a fun workout.
MR SUP at Baltimore Boating Center has 35 stand-up
boards available for a peaceful paddle around Sue Creek. On
Wednesday evenings, they take boards to Crazy Tuna.
410-463-2686
Eastern Watersports located at Gunpowder State Park
has a wide variety of rentals and classes from kayaks to SUP
including SUP Yoga classes.
Photo compliments of Ultimate Watersports
Island View Waterfront Café in Essex has kayak rentals
to explore Brown’s Creek and Hawks Cove. After you work
up an appetite, stop in for a bite to eat at their
waterfront restaurant.
Ultimate Watersports in Middle River has every type of
watersport rental you can imagine including SUP, kayaks,
windsurfing, and sailboats and they offer kids camps and adult
beach parties.
Baltimore SUP also offers tours, rentals and classes
including the popular SUP with your Pup.
LEARN FROM THE PROS
Rental places will give you the basics but when you seriously fall
in love with boating, investigate professional courses that will
teach you new skills and how to be safe on the water.
First Captains is a hands-on training service that covers
docking and maneuvering, navigation, safety and all facets of
marine maintenance. Captain Greg Letsch’s comprehensive
instruction aboard your own vessel will take the fear factor out
of boating for all family members. FirstCaptains.com,
410-808-2137
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Baltimore County Sailing Center at Rocky Point State
Park, offers classes for all levels as well as Thursday night sailing
races. Their popular kids summer camps focus on fishing, sailing
or windsurfing.
America’s Boating Club Baltimore offers classes
ranging from Basic Boating (meeting all Maryland boater
certification requirements) to Celestial Navigation. Interesting
speakers address diverse topics at the monthly dinner meetings.
They also perform free Vessel Safety Checks.
usps.org/localusps/sss-dk
CCBC Community College of Baltimore County
(with 3 locations) offers classes and certification for US Coast
Guard Captains Master 100 Ton License, US Merchant Marine
Officer and Marine Engine Maintenance Repair classes.
Automotive Training Center is perfect for anyone who
loves boats and wants a career on the water. Their Marine
Technician Program provides a comprehensive curriculum
designed to introduce students to the major marine systems and
sub-systems utilized in the industry. autotraining.edu,
866-905-4278
Photo compliments of Ultimate Watersports
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Docklines 2020
Gotham Greens, hydroponic
greenhouse at Tradepoint Atlantic.
Weaver’s Marine Service Celebrates
75th Anniversary
At 75 years old, Weaver’s Marine Service is one of the oldest
family owned marinas on the Chesapeake Bay. In 1945 Sam and
Chester Weaver started Weaver Brothers Boatyard on Back River.
Their business began with building wooden boats but it soon
became apparent that there was a greater need for a marina and
boat repairs. Sam built a pier with trees from his property and a
dream turned into a realty that evolved over the years into a firstclass
marina and renowned marine service center. The hard work
ethic lives on with present owners Sam Weaver Jr. and Jeffrey
Zahner at the helm. After several devastating set backs including
an electrical fire and severe hurricane damage the property was
completely renovated. Today boaters enjoy resort marina
amenities and the finest in marine service technology. For more
information call 410-686-4944 or visit WeaversMarine.net.
past five years with volunteers, communities and local businesses.
Their hard work has prevented millions of pounds of trash and
dangerous debris from entering the Bay. You can become part of
MWF’s progress by requesting and volunteering for clean ups.
Your donations will be used for much needed start-up tools and
equipment. To become a member or make a donation, contact
Karen Wynn at 443-983-2945 or mdwaterways@gmail.com.
Maryland Waterways Foundation
Brings New Energy to Clean Up Efforts
The newly formed Maryland Waterways Foundation (MWF) is a
grassroots organization on a mission to clean up the Chesapeake
Bay through education, collaboration and hands-on effort.
While the organization was recently incorporated in September
2019, the founders Sam Weaver and Karen Wynn are not new to
cleaning our waterways. They have organized clean ups for the
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Going Green at Tradepoint Atlantic
Urban farming pioneer, Gotham Greens, recently completed
construction of a 92,000 sf hydroponic greenhouse at
Tradepoint Atlantic. This Baltimore facility will create over 60
full time jobs and will bring a reliable, year-round, local supply
of fresh produce to serve retail, restaurant and food service
customers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The climatecontrolled
farm will be powered by 100% renewable electricity
and recycled irrigation water using proprietary methods that
yield more than 30 times that of conventional farms, with higher
levels of food safety and environmental sustainability. In an area
once known for steelmaking, Gotham’s unique approach to
urban agriculture and their shared vision for a more sustainable
future, is helping to promote more efficient use of brownfield
land and usher in a new era of modern industrial revival at
Tradepoint Atlantic.
FreeState Gun Range in Middle River
This friendly indoor shooting range, training center and gun
store, features twelve 25-yard electronic shooting lanes and a
broad selection of used and new firearms sales. The staff will
happily accommodate any of your training and gun-related
needs. Rental guns are available for a day shoot. FreeState is a
comprehensive training facility offering 25 courses covering
everything from firearm use to self-defense. In addition to taser
and pepper spray training, the intro to less-than-lethal weapons
courses include Unarmed Self Defense. Visit
FreeStategunrange.com for more information.
Aviation Station Coming Soon
Maryland-based developer Blue Ocean has acquired The Middle
River Depot, located at 2800 Eastern Boulevard, Middle River,
Maryland. The site is the largest industrial building in the state
of Maryland and is an expansive and historically significant
property. With a nod to the property's history as a factory where
B-26 bombers that were manufactured during World War II, the
site has been branded as "Aviation Station." Blue Ocean plans to
continue to house industrial users, manufacturers, and
fabricators on site, along with retail, office, sports, and
recreation-oriented tenants including a 150,000 square foot
athletic hub. For more information visit blueocean.com.
Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire
Department Celebrates 75 Years of
Service
Bowley’s Quarters Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating
their 75th Anniversary. The department is a 100% Volunteer
organization specializing in fire, rescue, EMS and maritime
emergency response. BQVFD’s dedicated Marine Emergency
Team 21 helps boaters with emergencies on the
Upper Chesapeake Bay. bqvolunteers.wixsite.com
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Bill's Yacht Basin is 70 Years Old
In the 1950’s, Miller’s Island was a favorite destination for
Baltimore’s fashionable citizens to take a break from city life
and play on the Chesapeake. One of the most popular
activities was to rent a rowboat from "Mr. Bill"! Each of his
boats were hand-made, wooden works of art designed and
built by Mr. Bill. While the rowboat rentals are gone, some of
Bill Poleski’s beautiful wooden boats are preserved around
Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar! Mr. Bill is no longer around, but
Row Boat Willie’s and Bill’s Yacht Basin are still a favorite on
ever popular Miller’s Island. The facility is currently owned
and managed by his sons, Mike and Rob Poleski, who hope to
keep it in the family for another 70 years. For more
information visit: rowboatwillies.com.
New Marine Store at Parkside Marina
First Captains Boating Services has expanded its business and
moved to Parkside Marina. First Captains provides
maintenance and repair services on site and is continuing its
mobile service. A small marina store stocked with boating
supplies, maintenance items and parts is located in the lower
half of the main building, just under Parkside’s office.
FirstCaptains.com
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HART-MILLERISLAND
Summer Family Fun
IN MAY 2016, the Maryland Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) and the Maryland Department of
Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA)
opened the South Cell of Hart-Miller Island (HMI) Dredged
Material Containment Facility for the first time to the public.
Last year, over 77,000 people came to enjoy the recreational and
educational opportunities at HMI, with the greatest interest in
biking the South Cell and attending the Ranger-led impromptu
and interpretive programs. In 2020, public access to the HMI
South Cell will continue for its fifth season, beginning Memorial
Day weekend and continuing through September. The hours of
operation will remain the same for the 2020 season and will
continue to operate Thursday–Monday from 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
When visiting the island, patrons can participate in Ranger-led
interpretative programs, which are designed to be engaging and
informative for every age group, including fish seining, guided
natural and historic interpretation, treasure hunts, and Monarch
butterfly tagging. Patrons can also enjoy family-friendly and
recreational activities such as beach volleyball. New for 2020 is
the addition of $1 snowcones for patrons to enjoy on hot
summer days.
At the HMI Ranger Station, there are natural history displays of
monarch chrysalis and of live Monarch butterflies, plants, and
bird habitats that may be found on the island, as well as items
(such as animal bones) for visitors to touch and feel. Ranger
Station exhibits are open when staff is present and provide
another way for staff to educate visitors about insects, flora,
fauna, and avian species native to the island, as well as the
island’s history.
Monthly “Family Fun Days” will be held again, in June, July and
August 2020. These events are great opportunities for families to
enjoy a
unique and
very special
island together, learn how HMI was constructed, see stunning
and breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay, and appreciate
the abundant wildlife and habitats. Past Family Fun Day
activities included fish seining, guided hiking or biking tours,
wildlife viewing opportunities, drop-in volleyball, island history,
milkweed patch exploration, insect identification, and arts and
crafts for kids. Please note that Family Fun Days may be
cancelled during poor weather conditions.
Bicycles and binoculars are available to South Cell visitors free of
charge to observe birds and other wildlife while traveling along
several miles of trails that circle a large pond and include covered
benches with breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay. The
1.8-mile White Trail Loop around the South Cell is marked with
signage about the island’s ecosystem and history. A monument
to the HMI Citizen’s Oversight Committee (COC) stands
where several trails converge, to honor the committee for its
service as a voice for citizens monitoring the formation and
impact of the island since 1981. The COC oversees the island
and monitors the future development, use, and maintenance of
the Hart-Miller-Pleasure Island chain, as well as the water quality
in the area immediately surrounding the islands.
The second annual Hart-Miller Island 5-mile race was held in
October 2019 by DNR in conjunction with Charm City Run;
the number of runners increased from 50 in 2018 to more than
80 in 2019. The third annual HMI 5-mile race is being planned
for October 2020.
The HMI North Cell is currently being designed for a wildlife
habitat. When the North Cell habitat development is complete,
it will be managed and operated by DNR as part of the State
Park, similar to the South Cell.
Come and enjoy everything HMI has to offer
in the 2020 season!
The island is accessible only by personal boats and no
public shuttles are available at this time. Concessions
are available for purchase near the Ranger Station.
For the most up-to-date information regarding the HMI
State Park please visit
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/hart
miller.aspx and follow the Maryland State Park Twitter
account (@MDStateParks) for closure announcements
during inclement weather.
WATERFRONT GUIDE 21
Robert A. Liberto, CPA, PFS
President
5430 Campbell Blvd • Suite 113
White Marsh, MD 21162
Office 410.931.5010 • Fax 410.931.5013
Email raliberto@ralibertocpa.com
ralibertocpa.com
Personal Attention • Professional Results
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WATERFRONT GUIDE 23
Marshy Point Park
Story & photos by Benjamin Porter,
Naturalist at Marshy Point Nature Center
This unique park, with more than 400 acres to explore, welcomes visitors of all ages
and offers many different forms of outdoor recreation from canoeing and boating to
hiking, birding, and photography.
Each season along the Chesapeake brings its own unique
character and natural wonder. The quiet of winter brings
waterfowl by the thousands. In spring, nature sets a frenzied
pace as the water warms and fish and crabs return to the
shallows. With the warmth and energy of summer the shallow
creeks of the upper bay teem with life. I spent many childhood
summers exploring the creeks and shorelines along the upper bay
and I can recall wondering about the plants, sounds, smells, and
creatures in and around these shallow waters. I knew that
strange, pungent, stand of tall reeds over mud as "the marsh" and
fished its shoreline and found soft crabs sheltering along its edge.
It was both intriguing and mysterious but I didn't learn just how
fascinating, important and diverse this ecosystem is until I
returned to "the marsh" at Marshy Point.
The opportunities to explore and experience the living shorelines
and shallows of the Chesapeake Bay that I enjoyed as a child
seem increasingly rare for children today. In a world that is
driven by technology and disconnected from nature, places like
Marshy Point aim to provide an experience and connection to
the world around us. The Marshy Point Park, open to the public
every day, includes shallow creeks, marshes, freshwater wetlands
and coastal plain forests as well as Marshy Point Nature Center.
The nature center is part of the Baltimore County Department
of Recreation and Parks in cooperation with the Marshy Point
Nature Center Council.
The nature center displays more than 50 different species of
native wildlife and offers interactive exhibits about the natural
and cultural history of the surrounding area. More than eight
miles of trails highlight the many different habitats of Marshy
Point. Wild turkeys, deer, snakes and numerous birds of prey
inhabit the surrounding coastal plain forest. Ospreys and eagles
raise their chicks on the creeks and feed on the abundant fish.
Marshy Point is also visited each year by around 80,000 people
from Baltimore County and the surrounding area. With a focus
on the Chesapeake Bay, Marshy Point offers hundreds of public
programs each season. During the summer, camps and weekend
programs focus on providing visitors with a hands-on experience
in the bay. School field trips aim to provide encounters with the
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natural world and a connection to our shared history. Special
events bring the local community together with organizations
and individuals interested in environmental education and
conservation. Spring and fall festivals celebrate the traditions
and history of the Chesapeake and provide up close encounters
with wildlife. Summer Solstice Faerie Festival held June 20-21,
2020, celebrates the magic of nature. Support from hundreds of
volunteers, community organizations, and members make
Marshy Point the special place it is today. The non-profit
Marshy Point Nature Center Council is dedicated to supporting
the educational mission of the center and makes possible the
development of new programs and exhibits. No matter what the
season, Marshy Point has something to offer.
Visit marshypoint.org for more information or stop by anytime.
WATERFRONT GUIDE 27
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Middle River, MD 21220
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WATERFRONT GUIDE 29
Start Your
SuMMer
Adventures
on the
Tiki
Trail
Ramp up your level of fun this summer by visiting all
of these awesome restaurants scattered along the
Baltimore County Waterfront.
River Watch Restaurant & Marina
207 Nanticoke Rd, Essex, MD 21221
Known for their very popular live bands on weekends, River
Watch in Middle River attracts a crowd with their great outdoor
space, live music, great food and drinks such as the River Watch
Rum Punch with a floater of course. River Watch offers dockage
for those of you that want to come by boat.
Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar
9031 Cuckold Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219
This popular bar and restaurant on Miller's Island has a view of
Hart Miller Island and the Craighill Upper Range Light from
Carson’s Creekside Restaurant
1110 Beech Dr, Middle River, MD 21220
Known for their beautiful sunsets over Dark Head Creek and
large outdoor deck for dining and drinking, Carson’s Creekside
provides a wonderful backdrop for your sunset photos. Not to
mention they have live music and lots of specials – 2 for 1 drinks,
steak night, crab cake specials and more. Carson’s also offers
dock and dine.
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their second floor deck. Their lounge chairs, palm trees and tiki
paraphernalia give you a “I must be in the Florida Keys” vibe
right here in good old Baltimore County. So grab your bucket of
beer and enjoy this classic tiki bar.
Sunset Cove
3408 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, MD 21220
Located at Maryland Marina in Middle River, Sunset Cove is
one of the original tiki bars in the area. Their palm trees,
cornhole in the sand, original drink concoctions and delicious
food will not disappoint and will make you feel like you are miles
away from it all. Try their signature Sunset Cove Cocktail with
two kinds of rum, fresh squeezed orange juice, lemon-lime soda
and a splash of grenadine. You can come by boat or by land and
sit back and watch the sunset over the cove.
Brewers Landing
801 Woodrow Ave.
Essex
Crazy Tuna
203 Nanticoke Rd.
Essex
Dock of the Bay
9025 Cuckold Point Rd.
Sparrows Point
Hard Yacht Cafe
8500 Cove Rd.
Dundalk
Island View Cafe
2542 Island View Rd.
Essex
Area Tiki Bars
Seahorse
710 Wise Ave.
Dundalk
Seasoned Mariner
601 Wise Ave.
Dundalk
Sue Island Grill
900 Baltimore Yacht
Club Rd.
Essex
Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar
4309 Shore Rd.
Sparrows Point
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WATERFRONT GUIDE 33
ATASTEFORFUN
LocalBreweriesOffer
GreatBeer&GoodCheer
Baltimore County is
dotted with local
breweries from
micro, small batch
brewers to our
largest Irish gem,
Guinness. If you
love a frosty pint and
a place to chill out,
visit these brew pubs and sample exceptional suds. Brewmasters
will agree that it is all about the beer and patrons will tell you it is
about much more.
Today’s pubs offer comradery and a laid-back community that
welcome families with children and their furry friends as well.
While most do not have on-site restaurants, they do welcome
food trucks that offer a variety of menus to sample. You can find
outdoor seating in summer and live music. Cornhole, darts and
other games offer the chance to compete and make new friends.
So, grab the kids, pack up the pooch and head for the hops!
Key Brewing Company
2500 Gray’s Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
Opened during the summer of 2015, Key Brewing Company has
used skilled craft brewing to serve up pure, traditional
“drinkable” American craft ales and lagers. Their six core beers
and rotating seasonal selections have become regional favorites.
Names like Dundalk Calling and Bail Money give a nod to the
area’s eclectic local humor. The brewery has a welcoming tap
room with adjoining game space and a great outdoor space for
summer partying. Key Brewing sponsors and participates in
numerous neighborhood clean-ups For more information visit
keybrewing.com or visit their Facebook page. (410-477-2337).
Pooles Island Brewing
Company
11695 Crossroads Circle, Suite A
Middle River, MD 21220
Pooles Island Brewing Company is the newest brewery in
Maryland. Owners Roger Bedard, Scot Calelander and Scott
Donnelley chose their location because they wanted to be a part
of this fast growing community. They offer six signature beers
plus a rotating selection of seasonal and specialty brews.
Currently, they have cocktail inspired seltzers and a wine/beer
hybrid. The spacious tap room features a large bar area and
unique self-serve Tap Wall that pours 12 different styles of beer.
There is an adjoining patio for summer seating and a semiprivate
space for special events. Pooles Island Brewing gets
involved with community cleanup efforts and recycles empty
grain bags for litter pick up. Check poolesbrewing.com or their
Facebook page for hours and events. (410-630-9164)
PoolesIslandself-serveTapWall
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DuClaw Brewery
8901 Yellow Brick Road, Suite B
Rosedale, MD 21237
Well known and loved this brewery provides a bounty of brews
in the US, Canada and Europe. They offer brewery tours by
appointment only.
For more details visit: duclaw.com. (443-559-9900).
RavenBeer
8901 Yellow Brick Road, Suite B
Rosedale, MD 21237
RavenBeer produces an Edgar Allen Poe series of classical and
German-style beers. They are currently distributing in MD, DC,
VA, DE, PA, SC and they also produce beer in Europe and
export to Europe. They also provide a limited number of non-
German style beers like the Tell Tale Heart American IPA. Tours
are available, visit ravenbeer.com for more information.
(443-847-6223).
White Marsh Brewing
Company at Red Brick Station
8149 Honeygo Blvd.
White Marsh, MD 21236
White Marsh Brewing Company owns and operates the Red
Brick Station. Their hoppy brews are the main attraction with 5
year-round selections and varied seasonal offerings. The
restaurant has a full menu and is a long time local favorite.
Visit redbrickstation.com or call (410-931-7827).
Inverness Brewing Company
16200 Markoe Road
Monkton, MD 21111
Started in 2018 this is the first Baltimore County farm brewery.
The tap room is in a huge barn and they pour 12 beers ranging
from hearty Double IPA to Inverness Light and others are
constantly evolving with the seasons. Sip and stroll this pastoral
paradise.
For more information: invernessbrewing.com or (443-829-2142)
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
5101 Washington Blvd.
Halethorpe, MD 21227
The only Guinness brewery in the United States, it is home to
Guinness Blonde that is brewed exclusively at this site. The
facilities and surrounding campus are first class and deserve a day
trip to tour. There is a tap room that offers light fare and a
restaurant with full menu. Outdoor seating and walking paths
make the beer garden a fun destination complete with a food
truck. Tours are available and information can be found at
guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com. (443-575-6893).
PoolesIslandspacioustaproom
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» MTABC MEMBERS
The Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County (MTABC) was formed in the late 1980’s to improve the Baltimore
County waterfront for recreational boaters and to educate and engage government officials about the marine industry.
Look for our logo throughout Eastern Baltimore County and patronize our members. Happy boating!
Ahab Marine Services
All Star Marine
America’s Boating Club - Baltimore
Association of Marina Industries
Automotive Training Center
Avon Dixon Agency, Inc.
Back River Restoration Committee
Bafitis & Associates
Baltimore Boating Center
Baltimore Yacht Club
Bay Pile Driving
Bayside Marine Surveying, Inc.
Beacon Light Marina
Bill’s Boat Basin/Row Boat Willie’s
Blitz Mobile Detailing
Bowleys Marina
Captain Waterfront
Carroll Independent Fuel
Carson’s Creekside Restaurant
Charm City Fire Protection
Chesapeake Bay Magazine
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber
Community Colleges of Baltimore County
Crazy Tuna Bar & Grille
Cutter Marina
Deckelman’s Marine Enterprises
Dissen & Juhn Corporation
East Coast Marine Consulting
Eastern Marine Services/KB
Eaze Restoration
Essex Marina & Boat Sales
First Captains
Gonce Marine
Goose Harbor Marina
Harris Fire Protection
Hawk’s Marine
Hi-Tech Marine Services
Howard Energy
Integrity First Floors
Intercoastal Marine
K & C Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
Latshaw Real Estate Group
Robert Liberto, CPA, PC
M & M Boat Sales
Marine Repair Unlimited/Holly Neck
Marina
Marine Trades Association of Maryland
Markel’s Boat Yard
Markley’s Marina
William F.C. Marlow Jr.
Maryland Boat Sales
Maryland Marina
Maryland Port Administration
Michael’s Bay Marine
Middle River Landing Marina
Millers Island Propeller
Nautical Academics
Norman Creek Marina
Norris Seafood
Parkside Marina / Conrad’s Ruth Villa
Pizza John’s
Porter’s Seneca Marina
Rehbein Enterprises
Riverside Marine Inc.
Riverside Yacht Club
River Watch Restaurant & Marina
Salty Dog Publications, Inc.
Schultz’s Crab House
Shore-Line Construction
Sparrows Point Country Club
SS Canvas, LLC
Stouten’s Bear Creek Marina
Sue Island Marina
Sunset Cove Café
Sunset Harbor Marina
Sunset Hunter Sailing LLC
The Diver To Hire
The Dock Guy
TowBoatUS / Baltimore Marine Recovery
Tradepoint Atlantic
Tradewinds Marina
Ultimate Watersports
Upper Bay Boating
Weaver’s Marine Service
Weis Markets
XxStream Marine
WATERFRONT GUIDE 37
REELGOODDAYS
There are several parks in Eastern Baltimore County that have
great fishing piers, or you can hunker under a tree and fish from
shore. A few great parks include Cox’s Point, Merritt Point,
Rocky Point, Watersedge, Wilson Point, Turner Station and
Inverness Park. Many offer license-free fishing and have boat
ramps; just check the County website (baltimorecountymd.gov)
for detailed information. While anglers are catching sunfish,
crappie, yellow perch, and catfish from shore, don’t get
distressed thinking they are only pulling in little fish. From land,
anglers pull in 30 inch and larger striped bass and catfish.
Another prime location to fish from the shoreline is Dundalk’s
Stansbury Park. It features a pond that is stocked with trout by
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in early
spring. Trout is not the only fish you may reel up here. Last
spring, a 27-inch pickerel was landed by a local fisherman. Perch,
bass, crappie and even snakehead have also been found in this
fishing hole.
Dr. Lewis with Rockfish on Back River
Fishing Around Baltimore
County Waters
Story and photos by Karen Wynn
IT’S A PRIVILEGE LIVING in the Chesapeake Bay Region,
the largest estuary in the United States, with more than 150
rivers and streams, plus another 10,000 creeks. What makes life
even better is that Eastern Baltimore County not only has 200
miles of waterfront where you can fish, but is also a central hub
for great fishing by boat. Fishing varies between seasons
depending upon weather, water salinity, and non-native species
invasion. Count on catching anything from small panfish to
large Striped Bass (rockfish) and, of course, blue crabs as the
water begins to warm.
Fishing is alive in the creeks,
streams and rivers off the shores of
Eastern Baltimore County
DNR restocks young largemouth bass into Middle River and
Gunpowder River to maintain or grow the fisheries, or when
habitat conditions severely limit reproduction. After input from
local anglers, Middle River was last restocked in 2018 with 380,
8-12 inch young fish. Scott Sewell, Conservation Director for
Bass Nation, works in conjunction with DNR to spearhead such
programs. He started the Upper Bay Stocking Fund to purchase
adult sized bass to enhance the population even further. This
program’s success depends on donations and volunteers to
physically restock these rivers. For more information, contact
Scott Sewell at nitro1701@verizon.net.
Whether you take your own boat or hire a charter to find the
hidden gem fishing spots, fishing is alive in the creeks, streams
and rivers off the shores of Eastern Baltimore County. At the
mouths of Back River and Middle River, the waters open into
the Chesapeake Bay. Great fishing can be found around the
riprap of Hart-Miller Island (HMI) and the Craighill Upper
Range Light. Captain Tracy Geho, owner/operator of
Baltimore’s Finest Charters shared that using bloodworms and
grass shrimp on bottom rigs will produce fish. Throw top water
plugs in early morning or right before dark to pull in your catch
of rock, catfish, perch, and bluefish from the waters around
HMI and Pleasure Island.
38 MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
» FISHING
Early spring is the best time to catch larger rockfish in the Upper
Bay. June-September offers lots of action with light tackle
chumming and bottom fishing for rock, perch, catfish, blue,
Spanish mackerel, croakers, and spot. Early to late fall, fish begin
to school up and break water, fattening up for winter. Fall offers
some of the best fishing in the area with trolling and jigging.
Yellow perch are a great catch in the cooler waters of winter.
Looking for a different fishing experience? Grab a rod and head
for shallow waters by land, kayak, or boat to catch northern
snakehead. Catching this fast growing, invasive species in the
weeded waters of Middle and Back Rivers, is not only fun, but
also helps control the potential problems for the ecosystem as
snakehead prey on many other species. Best of all, these fish are
delicious grilled, fried, baked or sautéed.
Bottom line, fishing is a great activity to share with your kids. It’s
not about how many fish you catch or how fast you catch them,
it’s about having fun. Whether on land or by boat, get out and
build memories on the water.
Catch from Baltimore’s Finest Charters,
baltimoresfinestcharters.com
Tim Campbell, CCA Member,
showing off first catch of new Angler
WATERFRONT GUIDE 39
» WE REMEMBER
Michael P. "Mike"
Caruthers
Michael P. ”Mike” Caruthers, a
major Maryland developer, quiet
philanthropist and devoted
family-man, died on August 13,
2019 at his home in McLean, VA
at age 72. In various partnerships,
he developed apartment and
commercial buildings, hotels, and numerous communities
including Arundel Mills Mall and Baltimore Crossroads @95.
He brought exceptional quality development to Middle River
while being sensitive to the environment and considerate of
existing residents. He is survived by his mother, Aurelia; his wife,
Rosemary (Keller), children and grandchildren.
Brian “Scott” Steele
On December 24, 2019, the Bowleys Quarters community lost a
brother, a friend and fellow restaurant owner. Brian “Scott"
Steele passed away at his home in Middle River. "It's beyond
shocking." said brother David Steele. “I lost my brother, business
partner and best friend in one instant." David and Scott are
owners of Sunset Cove, Steelefish Grille and the Hickory Lodge,
and former owners of Gunpowder Lodge. The duo started their
journey in the bar/restaurant scene in the early 90s as co-owners
of the original Dead Freddies. They turned a hole-in the-wall
Harford Rd. bar into a 20-something hot spot that was packed
on nights and weekends. "Scott was all about community, and
we've worked really hard to make sure people were safe, fed and
happy. Hopefully, the three places we have now are a testament
to that."
Scott is survived by two children, Nathaniel and Rebecca Steele;
fiance Julie Taylorson, brothers Russell J. Steele, James T. “Tim”
Steele, David K. Steele and predeceased by his sister Mary
A. Garrison.
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WATERFRONT GUIDE 41
RAFTUP
RENDEZVOUS
Social Boating 101
FINDING A SECLUDED COVE, popular island or sandy
beach to drop an anchor or raft up with friends is one of the
most popular activities for boaters. The Chesapeake Bay area has
some interesting options for anchoring and rafting up whether
you want to join the party on the beach or look for wildlife in a
quiet cove. We have compiled a list of the most popular spots to
anchor around the Bay. They are an easy cruise in and from the
Baltimore County waters so grab your cooler, floaties, barbeque
and water toys and enjoy!
Dobbins Island
(N 39° 04.733', W -76° 27.750') a private island on the Magothy
River, is a very well-known and festive raft-up scene with the
anchorage on the north side of the island attracting hundreds of
people on the weekend.
Fairlee Creek
(N 39° 15.850', W -76° 12.580') is a well-protected anchorage
with lots of amenities because of the proximity of Mears Great
Oak Landing Marina and the famous Jellyfish Joel’s Tiki Bar.
You enter through a narrow inlet with a current, and as long as
you hug the shore on the way in, the bar patrons should give you
a good rating.
Belly Button Beach
(39.285155, -76.187577 marked on charts as Button Beach) is a
wide cove located between Fairlee and Worton Creeks that has a
beach that is perfect for kids and dogs. You can beach smaller
boats and larger boats can anchor a bit farther out and dinghy in.
The cove has a great view of the Bay and is a perfect spot to
watch the sunset.
Hart-Miller Island
(39.2511° N, -76.3666° W) is a 1,100-acre man-made island near
the mouth of Middle River and one of the most popular raft-up
areas. The western shore allows for easy and safe anchoring and
access to a sandy beach. On shore you can enjoy miles of hiking
and biking trails (bike rentals available), nature walks, ranger-led
programs, beach volleyball and the new SUP and kayak rentals.
Sandy Beach in Old Road Bay
(39.2109’, -76.4447’) near Sparrows Point, is a popular raft-up
area and is home to the annual Sandy Beach Day which can draw
hundreds of boaters for a weekend of eating, drinking and
swimming.
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Still Pond
(N 39° 19.972', W -76° 08.507') is located north of Worton
Creek. It is a protected spot with calm water and has good
anchor holding. At low tide there is an exposed sandbar. It is
perfect for swimming and an afternoon barbeque. The depths
range from 7-9 feet.
Sue Creek
(39.286593, -76.404993) is located on the south shore of the
Middle River about a mile in from the river's entrance. It is a
well-protected anchorage that has several raft-ups every weekend
and is an excellent spot to socialize and swim.
Tolchester Beach
(39.2143, -76.2447) is located by Tolchester Marina at Buoy 21.
Join the summer beach party. Anchor just off the beach and
swim in to enjoy the Shanty Beach Bar and live music on
weekends with special concerts throughout the summer.
Boating/Yacht Clubs in
Baltimore County
Local knowledge can be very helpful as you explore these top
spots because of depths, currents and where to drop an anchor
for the best hold. Boating with a group is a sure way to gain
confidence and a chance to share your lazy afternoons with
friends. Local clubs provide you with a chance to learn and
socialize with other boaters. Many clubs organize raft up events
and joining these groups is a fun and stress-free way to enjoy a
new anchoring spot.
America’s Boating Club Baltimore is the local branch of a
nation-wide organization of 30,000 boating enthusiasts.
cdr@uspsdundalk.org, usps.org/localusps/sss-dk
BaltimoreYachtClub
410-682-2310
Baltimoreyachtclub.org
BowleysPointYachtClub
410-335-3553
Bowleysmarina.com/yacht-club
CrescentYachtClub
410-687-2582
Crescentyachtclub.com
EasternYachtClub
410-686-3555
Easternyachtclub.com
GallowayYachtClub
Gallowayyachtclub.com
Area Yacht Clubs
MiddleRiverYachtClub
410-687-1160
Middleriveryachtclub.com
NorthPointYachtClub
410-477-2471
Npyc.org
PleasantYachtClub
410-477-9781
RedEyeYachtClub
410-686-5399
Reyc.org
RiversideYachtClub
Riversideyachtclub.org
SparrowsPointYachtClub
410-477-1500
Sparrowspointcc.org
SueHavenYachtClub
410-574-8290
WATERFRONT GUIDE 43
* = member
DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
ACCOMMODATIONS
BestWesternPlusHotel
5625 O’Donnell St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 633-9500
bestwestern.com
CountryInn&Suites
8825 Yellow Brick Rd.
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 772-5000
countryinns.com
FairfieldInn&Suites
8477 Cordon Way
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 933-9797
fairfield.marriott.com
HamptonInn
8225 Town Center Dr.
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 931-2200
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
HiltonGardenInn
5015 Campbell Blvd.
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 427-0600
hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Home2Suites
10465 Philadelphia Rd.
White Marsh, MD 21162
(410) 933-1010
home2suites3.hilton.com
LaQuintaInn&Suites
4 Philadelphia Ct.
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 574-8100
lq.com
ResidenceInn
4980 Mercantile Rd.
Nottingham MD 21236
(410) 933-9554
residenceinn.marriott.com
SpringhillSuites
6110 Crossroads Cir.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-2112
springhillsuites.marriott.com
Super8Motel
98 Stemmers Run Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 780-0030
wyndhamhotels.com
ASSOCIATIONS/
ORGANIZATIONS/
TOURISM OFFICES
AmericanBoat&YachtCouncil
613 Third Street, Suite 10
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 990-4460
abycinc.org
AssociationofMarina
Industries
50 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
(866) 367-6622
marinaassociation.org
BackRiverRestoration
Committee
531 Eastern Blvd., Suite C
Essex, MD 21221
410-241-0259
savebackriver.org
BaltimoreCountyTourism&
Promotion
400 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2849
enjoybaltimorecounty.com
Bowley’sQuartersVolunteer
FireCompany
900 Bowleys Quarters Road
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 952-5700
bqvolunteers.wixsite.com/home
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= member
» DIRECTORY *
ChesapeakeBaySportfishing
Association,Inc.
1630 Castleton Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 868-5488
cbsfa.club
MarineTradesAssociationof
Maryland
7076 Bembe Beach Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 626-1940
mtam.org
GROCERY STORES
Aldi
1600 Old Eastern Ave.
Essex, MD 21221
(855) 955-2534
INSURANCE
AvonDixonAgency*
28640 Marys Ct. Suite 100
Easton, MD 21601
(800) 242-8757
ChesapeakeBayYachtClubs
117 N Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
(609) 877-2561
cbyca.org
ChesapeakeGatewayChamber
ofCommerce
405 Williams Court
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 317-8763
chesapeakechamber.org
MarineTradesAssociationof
BaltimoreCounty
P.O. Box 18137
Baltimore, MD. 21220
(410) 687-1002
mtabc.org
MarylandOfficeofTourism
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(866) 639-3526
visitmaryland.org
MarylandPortAdministration
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 385-4480
mpa.maryland.gov/
MarylandWaterways
Foundation
730 Riverside Drive
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 983-2945
marylandwaterwaysfoundation.org
FoodLion
1565 Hyde Park Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 918-0171
FoodLion
7514 North Point Rd.
Edgemere, MD 21219
(410) 477-4784
FoodLion
1413 Fuselage Ave.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 391-9316
Geresbeck’s
2109 Eastern Blvd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 686-3487
RichardsonFarms
5900 Ebenezer Road
White Marsh, Md 21162
(410) 335-5900
Shoppers
1200 Eastern Ave.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 574-2020
LOCAL
PUBLICATIONS
ChesapeakeBayMagazine*
(410) 263-2662
chesapeakebaymagazine.com
SaltyDogPublications*
(888) 843-1585
thesaltydog.com
UpperBayBoating*
(410) 937-6866
upperbayboating.com
MARINE CHARTERS
SunsetHunterSailing*
at Maryland Marina
443-424-3894
sunsethuntersailing.com
MARINE
CONSTRUCTION
BayPileDriving*
(410) 879-3121
Baypiledriving.com
WeisMarketsDundalk*
7200 Holabird Ave.
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 284-2762
WeisMarketsDundalk*
7848 Wise Ave.
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 282-0218
TheDockGuy*
412 Armstrong Rd.
Middle River, MD 21221
Dissen&JuhnCo.*
101 Log Cabin Circle, Ste. J
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 604-1802
dissen-juhn.com
WeisMarketsEssex*
165 Orville Rd.
Middle River, MD 21221
(410) 687-9400
HOME BUILDERS
Shore-LineConstruction*
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 574-6623
shorelineconstruction.net
GonceEnterprisesInc(GEI)*
8906 Avenue B
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
(410) 477-6887
geicontracting.com
RehbeinEnterprisesCorp*
1426 Burke Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21220
(410) 335-7051
dredgeanddock.com
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XxStreamMarine*
929 Shore Rd.
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 830-9580
xxstreammarine@gmail.com
MARINE EDUCATION
& INSTRUCTION
America’sBoatingClub
Baltimore*
1916 Robinwood Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21222
(410) 456-5543
usps.org/localusps/sss-dk
AutomotiveTrainingCenter*
900 Johnsville Blvd.
Warminster, PA 18974
(866) 905-4278
autotraining.edu
BaltimoreCountySailingCtr.
2200 Rocky Point Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 391-0196
bcsailing.org
CommunityCollegeof
BaltimoreCounty*
7201 Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21237
(410) 682-6000
ccbcmd.edu
EastCoastMarineConsulting*
P.O. Box 27
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
(410) 322-6701
eastcoastmarineconsulting.com
FirstCaptainsBoatingService*
P.O. Box 5027
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 808-2137
firstcaptains.com
NauticalAcademics*
Paul Soltis
(717) 329-9955
nauticalcapt@gmail.com
HarrisFireProtectionCo.*
50 Kane St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 285-7272
harrisfire.com
HowardEnergy*
P.O. Box 268,
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-1500
ghoward@howardenergyinc.com
IntegrityFirstFloors*
P.O. Box 67
White Marsh, MD 21162
(443) 253-2998
boatcarpetpro.com
MARINE SALES &
SERVICES
AllStarMarine*
2434 Hollyneck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 574-8281
allstarmarineonline.com
BaltimoreBoatingCenter*
2015 Turkey Point Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-2000
baltimoreboatingcenter.com
BaltimoreMarine
Recovery/TowBoatUS*
P.O. Box 975,
Pasadena, MD 21123
(410) 255-8700
boatus.com/towboatus/Baltimore
BaltimoreYachtClub*
800 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
410 682-2318
office@baltimoreyachtclub.org
BaysideMarineSurveying*
6903 Harewood Park Dr.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-3955
baysidemarinesurveying.com
Bill’sYachtBasin*
9033 Cuckold Point Rd.
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
(410) 477-5137
BlitzMobileDetailing*
2015 Turkey Point Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 226-7127
blitzmobiledetailing.com
BowleysMarina*
1700 Bowleys Quarters Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-3553
bowleysmarina.com
CutterMarinaBasin&
Boardwalk*
1900 Old Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 391-7245
cuttermarina.com
DecklemansMarine*
201 Oak Ave.
Essex MD 21221
(410) 391-6482
chesapeakebayassistassociation.com
DiverForHire*
P.O. Box 696
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 382-4561
diverforhire.com
EasternMarineServices*
3009C Eastern Blvd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 730-0300
easternmarineservices.com
EssexMarina&BoatSales*
1755 Hilltop Ave.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-3435
essexboatsales.com
GonceMarine*
8906 Avenue B
Edgemere, MD 21219
(443) 242-6162
goncemarine.com
GooseHarborMarina*
4040 Briar Point Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-7474
gooseharbor.com
MARINE PRODUCTS
CarrollIndependentFuel*
2700 Loch Raven Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(800) 834-8590
carrollfuel.com
BeaconLightMarina*
825 Bowleys Quarters Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-6200
beaconlightmarina.com
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Hawk’sMarine*
At Cutter Marina
The Boardwalk
200 Chrismar Lane
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 823-9512
hawksyachts.com
Hi-techMarineServices,Inc*
2023 River Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 375-1638
Hi-techmarineservices.com
IntercoastalMarine*
2925 Eastern Blvd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-0458
intercoastalmarinemd.com
M&MBoatSales*
2010 Eastern Blvd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 391-2333
mmboats.com
MarineRepairUnlimited*
2426 Holly Neck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 574-3988
Markel’sBoatYard*
7745 North Point Creek Rd.
Edgemere, MD 21219
(410) 477-3445
markelsboatyard.wixsite.com/chesapeakebay
Markley’sMarina*
223 Nanticoke Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-5575
MarylandBoatSales*
2426 Holly Neck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 324-1368
Mdboatsales.com
MarylandMarina*
3501 Red Rose Farm Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-8722
marylandmarina.net
Michael’sBayMarine*
4431 No. Point Blvd, Ste. B
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
(410) 477-3440
MiddleRiverLandingMarina*
1901 Old Eastern Ave.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-0771
Middleriverlandingmarina.com
MiddleRiverMarineService*
810 Back River Neck Road
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 591-4378
middlerivermarine.net
NormanCreekMarina*
2229 Corsica Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-9343
normancreekmarina.com
ParksideMarina*
3300 Edwards Ln.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 344-1187
parksideboating.com
Porter’sSenecaMarina*
918 Seneca Park Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-6563
porterssenecamarina.com
RiversideMarine*
600 Riverside Dr.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-1500
riversideboats.com
TradewindsMarina*
412 Armstrong Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-7000
tradewindsmarina.com
Weaver’sMarineService*
730 Riverside Dr.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 686-4944
weaversmarine.net
MARINE SURVEYORS
AhabMarineServices*
515 Park Ave,
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 812-7761
ahabmarine.com
BaysideMarineSurveying*
6903 Harewood Park Dr.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-3955
baysidemarinesurveying.com
EastCoastMarineConsulting*
P.O. Box 27
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
(410) 322-6701
eastcoastmarineconsulting.com
MARINE TOWING &
SALVAGE
RiverWatchRestaurant&
Marina*
207 Nanticoke Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-1422
riverwatchrestaurant.com
Stouten’sBearCreekMarina*
817 Wise Ave.
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 477-2288
stoutensbearcreekmarina.com
Deckleman’sMarine*
201 Oak Ave.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 391-6482
chesapeakebayassistassociation.com
TowBoatUS/Balt.Marine
Recovery*
P.O. Box 975
Pasadena, MD 21123
(410) 255-8700
towboatusbaltimore.com
SueIslandMarina*
850 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 574-7373
sueislandgrillandcrabhouse.com
SunsetHarborMarina&
Boatel*
1651 Browns Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-7290
sunsetharbor.com
MUSEUMS/ HISTORIC
SITES
Ballestone-StansburyHouse
1935 Back River Neck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 887-0218
ballestonestansburyhouse.org
BengiesDrive-InTheatre
3417 Eastern Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21220
(410) 687-5627
bengies.com
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FireMuseumofMaryland
1301 York Rd.,
Lutherville, MD 21093
(410) 321-7500
remuseummd.org
FortHowardPark
9500 North Point Rd.
Fort Howard, MD 21052
(410) 887-7529
baltimorecountymd.gov
GlennL.MartinMaryland
AviationMuseum
701 Wilson Point Rd., Hangar 5
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 682–6122
mdairmuseum.org
HamptonNationalHistoricSite
535 Hampton Ln.
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 823-1309
nps.gov/hamp
HeritageMuseumofEssex
5156 Eastern Blvd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 574-6934
essexmuseum.com
ToddsInheritance
9000 North Point Rd.
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
(410) 388-0209
visitmaryland.org
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Bafitis&Associates*
1249 Engelberth Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 391-2336
BowleysQuartersVolunteer
FireDept.*
900 Bowleys Quarters Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-8820
EazeRestoration*
919 Back River Neck Rd
Essex, MD 21221
410 677-2674
KCGroundsMaintenance*
1818 Pot Spring Rd, Suite 250
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
21093
410 296-5656
LatshawRealEstateGroup*
502 Baltimore Ave. Suite 200
Towson, MD 21204
410 296-3400
RobertLiberto,CPA,PC*
5430 Campbell Blvd., Ste. 113
White Marsh, MD 21162
(410) 931-5010
TradepointAtlantic*
1600 Sparrows Point Blvd.
Baltimore, MD. 21219
(443) 960-6476
WilliamF.C.Marlow*
400 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 821-1013
REAL ESTATE
Arbors@BaltimoreCrossroads
11550 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
410 457-7257
arborsbaltimore@bozzuto.com
CaptainWaterfront,Skip
Tolley*
518 Eastern Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 935-7500
captainwaterfront.com
LatshawRealEstateAdvisors*
502 Baltimore Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 296-6000
latshaw.net
RECREATION
Cox’sPointPark
820 Riverside Dr.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 887-0255
EasternRegionalPark
11723 Eastern Ave.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-3681
GunpowderFallsStatePark–
HammermanBeach
7200 Graces Quarters Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-3461
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Hart-MillerIslandStatePark
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 592-2897
MarshyPointNatureCenter
7130 Marshy Point Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21220
(410) 887-2817
MiamiBeachPark
4001 Bay Dr.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-2818
RockyPointBeachandPark
2200 Rocky Point Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 887-2818
RockyPointGolfCourse
1935 Back River Neck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 887-0215
SparrowsPointCountryClub*
919 Wise Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21222
(410) 477-1500
StansburyGolf&SportsPark
7900 Stansbury Rd.
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 282-6600
WilsonPointPark
950 Beech Dr.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0234
RECREATION
RENTALS/
WATERSPORTS
GonceMarine*
8906 Ave. B
Edgemere, MD 21219
(443) 242-6162
goncemarine.com
MRSUP*
2015 Turkey Point Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 687-2000
baltimoreboatingcenter.com
UltimateWatersports*
7340 Greenbank Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 335-5352
ultimatewatersports.com
RESTAURANTS
Essex
CrazyTunaBar&Grill*
203 Nanticoke Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 559-9073
crazytunabar.com
PizzaJohn’s*
113 Back River Neck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-7733
pizzajohns.info
RiverWatchRestaurant*
207 Nanticoke Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-1422
riverwatchrestaurant.com
Schultz’sCrabHouse*
1732 Old Eastern Ave.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-1020
schultzscrabhouse.com
Middle River
Carson’sCreekside
Restaurant*
1110 Beech Dr.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 238-0080
carsonscreekside.com
SunsetCove*
3408 Red Rose Farm Rd.
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 630-2031
sunsetcovemd.com
Sparrows Point
RowboatWillie’sDockBar*
9033 Cuckold Point Rd.
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
(410) 477-5137
rowboatwillies.com
RESTAURANTS-
CARRYOUT AND/OR
DELIVERY
NorrisSeafood*
749 Sue Grove Rd.
Essex MD 21221
(410) 574-6759
PizzaJohn’s*
113 Back River Neck Rd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 687-7733
BOAT RAMPS & ANCHORAGES
ANCHORAGES
Old Road Bay
Bear Breek (55 ft bridge)
Chink Creek
Bullneck Creek
Lynch Cove
Back River
Seneca Creek
Galloway Creek
Frog Mortar Creek
Dark Head Creek
Hopkins Creek
Sue Creek
Rocky Point
Hart-Miller Island
Greenhill Cove
North Point Creek
Jones Creek
PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS
Hours of Operation:
April, May, September, October
6am-8pm
June, July, August 6am-8:30pm
November, December, January,
February, March: 6am-5:30pm
Cox’sPointPark
Location: Back River
Ramps: 2
Vessel Size*: Large
Ramp Width: 10 feet
410-887-0255
GunpowderFallsStatePark
Location: Gunpowder River
Ramps: 1
Vessel Size*: Small
Ramp Width: 13 feet
410-592-2897
InvernessPark
Location: Lynch Cove/Bear
Creek
Ramps: 2
Vessel Size*: Large
Ramp Width: 11 feet
410-887-7134
MerrittPointPark
Location: Bull Neck Creek
Ramps: 2
Vessel Size*: Large
Ramp Width: 13 feet
410-887-7155
RockyPointPark
Location: Back River
Ramps: 2
Vessel Size*: Large
Ramp Width: 11 feet
410-887-2818
SouthwestAreaPark
Location: Patapsco River
Ramps: 2
Vessel Size*: Small
Ramp Width: 13 feet
410-887-6994
TurnerStationPark
Location: Peach Orchard Creek
Ramps: 4
Vessel Size*: Large
Ramp Width: 13 feet
410-887-7134
WilsonPointPark
Location: Dark Head Creek
Ramps: 2
Vessel Size*: Large
Ramp Width: 14 feet
410-887-0234
*Vessel Size is intended as a general reference
to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than
16 feet in length are considered small and
those greater than 16 feet are large. Ramps at
these parks open daily year-round at 6 a.m.
All boaters are asked to be out of the parks
by the closing time posted at the ramp.
Ramp closing times: November, December,
January, February and March, 5:30 p.m.
April, May, September and October, 8 p.m.
June, July and August, 8:30 p.m.
Baltimore County does not charge a fee or
require a permit to use the Chesapeake Bay
access ramps. There is a $5 trailer parking fee
at Rocky Point from Memorial Day
weekend through Labor Day.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Welcome to Baltimore County’s beautiful waterfront, which offers some of the best beaches and marinas on the
Chesapeake Bay. Whether you enjoy boating, sailing or fishing on the Bay, keep in mind the delicious seafood that’s
prepared at many of our local restaurants. With more than 60 marinas, yacht clubs and Chesapeake Bay industries in
Baltimore County, the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County is a very productive and important segment of the
economy, producing millions of dollars of economic benefit to our community.
Enjoy this edition of the Waterfront Guide and the many businesses that make life on
the Baltimore County waterfront enjoyable.
JohnnyOlszewski
BaltimoreCounty
Executive
CathyHughesBevins
BaltimoreCounty
Councilwoman
ToddK.Crandell
BaltimoreCounty
Councilman
Advertising Index
AllStarMarine...........................................32
America'sBoatingClub..............................20
AutomotiveTraining...................................2
BaltimoreBoatingCenter..........................48
BaltimoreCountyTourism ...........................3
BaltimoreYachtClub..................................41
BayPileDriving..........................................14
BeaconLightMarina ...................................7
BlitzMobileDetailing.................................48
BowleysMarina.........................................52
CaptainWaterfrontRealEstate...........17&32
CarrollFuel................................................10
Carson’sCreeksideRestaurant..................33
CommunityCollegeofBaltimore
County...............................................28&40
ChesapeakeBayMagazine........................47
CutterMarina............................................33
Dissen&Juhn............................................36
FirstCaptains............................................46
GonceMarine............................................44
GooseHarborMarina.................................17
HarrisFireProtection ................................22
Hawk'sMarine...........................................36
IntegrityFirstFloors..................................22
RobertLiberto...........................................22
M&MBoatSales........................................39
MarineRepairUnlimited............................47
Markley'sMarina.......................................36
WilliamF.C.Marlow...................................22
MartinStateAirport....................................11
MarylandBoatSales..................................12
MarylandMarina.........................................3
MiddleRiverMarineService.......................17
NorrisSeafood............................................11
PizzaJohn'sPizza......................................28
Parkside/Conrad'sRuthVilla......................51
RehbeinEnterprises ..................................28
RiversideMarine........................................27
RiverWatchRestaurant&Marina...............29
RowBoatWillie'satBill'sYachtBasin........29
SaltyDog...................................................46
Shore-LineMarineConstruction.................16
Schultz'sCrabhouse..................................48
SSCanvas .................................................28
SueIslandMarina......................................41
SunsetCove................................................9
SunsetHarborMarina................................32
SunsetHunterSailing.................................16
TowBoatUS/Balt.MarineRecovery.............22
TradepointAtlantic .....................................5
TradewindsMarina ....................................13
UpperBayBoating....................................45
Weaver’sMarineService..............................4
WeisMarkets.............................................23
XxStreamMarine.......................................45
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