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The fishing piers at Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park are closed in both Dorchester and Talbot Counties due to structural safety concerns. Shoreline and trail access is open on the Talbot County side of the park and the pedestrian access to the Visitor Center boardwalk is open on the Dorchester County side.
- Fishing Crabbing - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park. Fishing and Crabbing...
- Park Info - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
There are two sides to the Bill Burton Fishing Pier, one is...
- Fishing Crabbing - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park (formerly the Choptank River Fishing Pier) is a public recreation area on the Choptank River in Trappe, Maryland. The state park preserves portions of the former Choptank River Bridge as a pier, and includes 25 acres (10 ha) of land upriver from the pier in Talbot County .
There are two sides to the Bill Burton Fishing Pier, one is in Talbot County and the other is in Dorchester County. The piers are located adjacent to the current Route 50 Bridge (the Frederick C. Malkus Bridge) near Cambridge on the Eastern Shore.
Bill Burton, a reporter, writer, and fisherman, who for more than 50 years chronicled outdoor opportunities for Maryland citizens, was instrumental in preserving the bridge for a fishing pier when the new bridge was constructed.
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park is a popular fishing destination and state park in Maryland. Located on the Choptank River, the park offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. Anglers can enjoy various fishing opportunities and catch a variety of fish species.
The Bill Burton Fishing Peer State Park is located at the end of the old Choptank River bridge (opposite site of Cambridge). It has a pic nic area, trail along the river and the small beach. The main draw is the fishing peer on the old bridge.
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Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park is a 4.5-acre fishing pier located on the Gulf of Mexico in Gulfport, Mississippi. The pier is named after Bill Burton, a local fisherman who was instrumental in its construction.
