Jackson Creek Landing#  
(Queen Anne's County, MD)

FIG. 1 view of launch looking NNW--long point to the left
 and Eastern Neck NWR in the background

Launch faces NNE into mouth of Chester River.  Note that the 
peninsula to the left (west) prevents exposure to west and NW winds.
Best wind directions are NNW, N, NE, E.  This launch is excellent
for beginners.

Note: you are supposed to buy a permit before arriving at the launch.  
Permits are $5/day for MD residents, $10/day for non MD residents.
Purchase from Angler's Fishing shop before crossing the bridge.
http://www.anglerssportcenter.com/.
Annual permits til Dec 31 are $25 and $50 for Md and non MD
residents respectively.  Plan ahead and purchase the permit 
before arriving.  There are no honor boxes at launch and 
you cannot purchase your permit at the launch

  
FIG. 2A Areal view of launch area

    

FIG. 2B zoomed-in Aerial View of the Jackson Creek Launch Area

Take US 50 East from DC thru Annapolis and over 
Bay Bridge.  Then cross the bridge leaving Kent island.  
Get off on exit 43B Chester River Beach Road.  Turn left 
at the end of the exit ramp and cross over US 50.  Turn 
left onto Sadler road just beyond entrance ramp for 
US 50 West.  Travel 1/2 mile on Sadler road to Holly's
Restaurant. Make a right hand turn at Holley's restaurant
onto Jackson Creek Road.  Follow 800 feet to an end. 

	Site can be susceptible to excessive submerged 
aquatic vegetation in summer and fall. When tide is low,
 one must walk out several hundred feet to find deep 
enough water.

FIG. 3 view of sandy launch area looking north

FIG. 4 view of approach to launch area

FIG. 5 view of signs posted at launch--you are supposed to 
purchase a permit to launch--permits are not sold at the 
launch but at shops such as Anglers at the foot of the bay bridge
 http://www.anglerssportcenter.com/.

FIG. 6 take a right at Holley's restaurant

FIG. 7 land view of launch area from the parking area looking NE