April 11 - October 24, 2025
Nite Bite Fishing
Centennial Park South Boat Ramp • 10000 Route 108 Ellicott City, MD 21042 Organized by Howard County Government
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Description
We're sorry, but Internet registration is not available for this activity. Please contact us during regular business hours for registration information.
Have you ever wanted to fish Centennial Lake at night? Now's your chance! Join Howard County Recreation & Parks for a unique opportunity to fish the lake after hours. Bring your own fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellant, flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. NO ADVANCED REGISTRATION but use the link below to RSVP! $5.00 fee per person will be collected on-site. Complete information at www.tinyurl.com/HCRPNiteBiteFishing. Info: Matt Medicus, 410-313-1769 or mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov. Check in no later than 7pm and fish till 11pm (Midnight for June, July & August dates).Please use this SignUpGenius link to RSVP for Nite Bite Fishing: www.tinyurl.com/HCRPNiteBiteFishing (click the link or copy and paste into any browser). Using this link allows us to notify you of any changes or closures prior to coming to the park and to ensure we are within current restrictions for group size, etc.
You MUST physically check in on-site and pay the $5 fee at the boat launch between 6-7pm on the day of Nite Bite Fishing to participate.
Nite Bite Fishing is for independent anglers with their own equipment. Looking for instruction or to use HCRP fishing rod and tackle? Register for the Friday Night Fishing Clinic – see p67 of the Spring/Summer Activity Guide or search for RP9154 in the registration system.
Custom programs including Friends & Family Adventures available in fishing and a variety of other Adventure activities! Contact Matt Medicus for details or visit www.tinyurl.com/adventurepackages. Visit www.tinyurl.com/HCRPAdventure for more Adventure & Outdoor opportunities. Scroll down for more important program notes.
NO ADVANCED REGISTRATION. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
$5.00 fee will be collected on-site. If you do not check in by 7pm you will not able to stay after hours.
No instruction or equipment provided; this section is for fishing after hours ONLY. Does not include registration in the Friday Night Fishing Clinic. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For information call Matt Medicus 410-313-1769 or mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov.
All participants must be checked in at the Boat Ramp by 7pm. All anglers 16yrs & up must have a current Maryland fishing license. Licenses are available online from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources at: https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal
All boats must meet Centennial Lake boating regulations AND must have proper lights. Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/centennialpark for boating regulations. Consult only this program status line within one hour of the program start time: 410-313-4451, press option 1 THEN option 4.
Visit www.tinyurl.com/HCRPAdventure for more Adventure & Outdoor opportunities
Age Group/Camp
Family
Skills
FA FY25
FA FY26
Location
Centennial Park South Boat Ramp at Centennial Park
Age and Gender
Co-Ed
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