10/5 – 10/6 backup dates
When: fishing outing is Friday September 27-29 2019. I and several other club member will be camping and fishing at the park from the Thursday 26-29. All members are invited to stay and camp. I have reserved my camp site loop C site C-69 for the weekend. Plenty of sites available as well as cabins if you choose to stay the weekend. Please reply and let me know if you will be attending. What day you will be arriving, how long you will be staying. We will be meeting each evening for dinner at one of the sites.
Where: Janes Island State Park, Crisfield MD. Travel time from Annapolis 2 hours 20 minutes.
Meeting Location: Will be at the boat ramp at the park.
Launch time : @ Janes island state park 26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, MD 21817 8 AM. Members
Species of Interest: Stripped Bass, Speckle Trout, Redfish (rarely). The crabbing this time of year is exception in the park.
Equipment Needed: 7-9 Weight Rod, Sinking/intermediate or floating lines., preferred in that order. I use an intermediate line almost exclusively. A kayak, canoe or boat Is necessary for full access. Please sound off if you have a space for someone in your canoe, kayak or boat.
Recommended Flies: Clousers blue/white or chartreuse/white my favorites. Deceivers, half and halfs, alewife patterns, crease flies, surf candies, blue crab patterns and any baitfish pattern that resembles silversides. Topwater is very good this time a year late in the evening and early morning. I recommend gurglers for top water.
License Required: MD license.
Outing Coordinator: Luis Santiago (209-485-5315) lmsantiago05@yahoo.com
Question/comments dont hesitate to call/text/email.
Trip Logistics:
Drive approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to the park. It is an doable day trip if so inclined. Please offer rides shares if you have space. The following is the link to map for driving directions from Park and Ride:
Janes Island state park is located at Janes island state park 26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield , MD21817and boat ramp does not close but entrance to camp ground does have limited entree after dark. You will need a watercraft of some type (canoe, kayak, rowboat, powerboat to access the water trails. Shore fishing is available, although you are limited. The crabbing is good from shore at the camp grounds.
Accommodations: Lots of campgrounds at the park that are currently showing available however I urge you to book soon as these campgrounds are full almost every weekend during the summer.
There are several motels in Crisfield to spend the night in comfort if you choose to do that.
Park information and camping reservations can be made:http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/janesisland.aspx
I currently have site C-69 in loop C reserved for the weekend.
Dinner will be at the one of the camp sites or a cabin if anyone rents one.
Satellite view of park:https://www.google.com/maps/place/Janes+Island+State+Park/@38.0032497,-75.8692157,6628m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8df1a88f3eca3762
Water Trails
Janes Island State Park offers more than 30 miles of marked water trails that wind throughout the island’s saltmarsh. Most of the waterways are protected from wind and current, providing ideal conditions for both experienced and novice paddlers. Janes Island water trail system was named to the American Canoe Association’s inaugural list of recommended water trails. Three back country camp sites are located along the trails for overnight expeditions.
Boat Rentals: Solo and tandem kayaks and canoes are available for rent through the park store from late April through October, weather permitting. The cost per boat is $10 an hour or $50 for the day. Paddles and PFDs are included. Boats are rented on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. For more information, please contact the park at 410-968-1565.
Lunch: Lunch will be on the water. We can have a picnic lunch one of the beaches if members choose to take a break at the same time. Dinner will be coordinated at the one of the camp sites for the evening. Most likely mine. On previous years everyone brought a dish to share and made for a wonderful dinner. I will have a BBQ grill and stove available.
Additional: This is an enjoyable trip I have several times in the past. The marsh land gives you opportunity to explore miles of water in a safe environment. The bugs may be problems during this time of year please dress appropriately. I recommend camping the night before the fishing is best early morning. I have experience great fishing at sunrise and sunset.