The Severn River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth below:

1. A. Forked Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 4.312’ N., Long. 76° 34.573’ W., then running 272° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.313’ N., Long. 76° 34.630’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

2. B. Yantz Creek.

   1. (1) Yantz Creek Proper.

      1. (a) Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 4.097’ N., Long. 76° 33.818’ W., then running 167º (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39º4.022’N., Long. 76º33.796’W.
      2. (b) Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for the area described in §B(1)(a) of this regulation is 6 knots.

   2. (2) Yantz Creek Entrance.

      1. (a) Area. All of the waters east of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°03.800' N, Long. 76°33.910' W; then running 354° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°04.100' N, Long. 76°33.950' W and west of the area described in §B(1)(a) of this regulation.
      2. (b) The speed limit for the area described in §B(2)(a) of this regulation is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

3. C. Sullivan Cove. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 3.857’ N., Long. 76° 33.103’ W., then running 89° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.860’ N., Long. 76° 32.838’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

   1. (1) 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season;
   2. (2) 26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and
   3. (3) 6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

4. D. Ringgold Cove. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.887’ N., Long. 76° 32.192’ W., then running 163° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.703’ N., Long. 76° 32.118’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

   1. (1) 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season;
   2. (2) 26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and
   3. (3) 6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

5. E. Asquith Creek.

   1. (1) Asquith Creek entrance channel. This encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.988’ N., Long. 76° 31.642’ W., then running 296° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.043’ N., Long. 76° 31.783’ W., then running 278° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.047’ N., Long. 76° 31.813’ W., then running 311° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.065’ N., Long. 76° 31.840’ W., then running 320° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.087’ N., Long. 76° 31.863’ W., then running 333° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.147’ N., Long. 76° 31.903’ W., then running 61° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.152’ N., Long. 76° 31.892’ W., then running 154° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.093’ N., Long. 76° 31.855’ W., then running 140° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.072’ N., Long. 76° 31.832’ W., then running 132° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.055’ N., Long. 76° 31.808’ W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.053’ N., Long. 76° 31.780’ W., then running 117° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.997’ N., Long. 76° 31.635’ W., then running 211° (True) to the point of beginning. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

   2. (2) Asquith Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.125’ N., Long. 76° 31.837’ W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.227’ N., Long. 76° 32.025’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

      1. (a) 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;
      2. (b) 26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and
      3. (c) 6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.
6. F. Rays Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.873’ N., Long. 76° 31.330’ W., then running 222° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.863’ N., Long. 76° 31.342’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.
7. G. Chase Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line at or near Lat. 39° 1.270’ N., Long. 76° 30.908’ W., then running 162° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.192’ N., Long. 76° 30.875’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

8. H. Cool Spring Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.757’ N., Long. 76° 30.280’ W., then running 351° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.813’ N., Long. 76° 30.292’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

   1. (1) 26 knots from sunrise to sunset;
   2. (2) 6 knots from sunset to sunrise.
9. I. Winchester Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.535’ N., Long. 76° 29.867’ W., then running 318° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.545’ N., Long. 76° 29.878’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.
10. J. Manresa Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.312’ N., Long. 76° 29.368’ W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.322’ N., Long. 76° 29.387’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.
11. K. Carr Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.975’ N., Long. 76° 27.647’ W., then running 124° True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.775’ N., Long. 76° 27.273’ W., is a restricted area and under military control. Consult current edition of the US Coast Pilot 3 for restrictions.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-703, 8-704, and 8-725.2, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 24, 1990 (17:12 Md. R. 1487); adopted permanently effective September 17, 1990 (17:18 Md. R. 2200)

Regulations .01—.07 repealed effective February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 153)

Regulations .08—.14 recodified to COMAR 08.18.24 effective February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 153)

Regulation .01 amended effective March 23, 2009 (36:6 Md. R. 490)

Regulation .01A, B amended as an emergency provision effective April 13, 1998 (25:10 Md. R. 742); amended permanently effective July 12, 1998 (25:14 Md. R. 1132)

Regulation .01J adopted as an emergency provision effective September 15, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1557); emergency status expired November 1, 1993

Regulation .02C, D amended as an emergency provision effective April 13, 1998 (25:10 Md. R. 742); amended permanently effective July 12, 1998 (25:14 Md. R. 1132)

Regulation .03G amended effective June 30, 2008 (35:13 Md. R. 1179)

Regulation .03J amended effective August 1, 2005 (32:15 Md. R. 1319)

Chapter revised effective March 28, 2016 (43:6 Md. R. 406)

Regulation .01A amended effective June 10, 2024 (51:11 Md. R. 580), March 17, 2025 (52:5 Md. R. 237)

Regulation .02H amended effective March 17, 2025 (52:5 Md. R. 237)

Regulation .03B amended effective May 2, 2022 (49:9 Md. R. 530)

Regulation .03B, K amended effective April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 345)