Fishing Bay is a large, protected tidal bay system on Maryland's Eastern Shore, encompassing 28,518 acres of publicly owned tidal wetlands within the Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area. It offers a remote paddling experience through classic Chesapeake marshes, with a network of coves and channels winding through the wetlands. The primary public access point for paddlers is the Crocheron boat ramp, a free, 24-hour facility with a parking lot and restrooms. This launch provides direct entry into the bay's sheltered waters. Another documented launch is the Bestpitch Ferry Road boat ramp near Cambridge, which provides access to the Transquaking River and Fishing Bay; this site has a paved ramp, parking, and no fees, but note that strong tidal currents and tall wind-driven waves are possible in this area, and high tides may cause road flooding. The water is brackish and tidal, with moderate and predictable influences creating gentle currents in the more protected sections, though currents can be stronger near river confluences. The bottom is soft mud with occasional oyster shell. Wind protection is generally excellent due to surrounding marshland and tree lines, making the bay, particularly from the Crocheron launch, a beginner-friendly environment for developing tidal water skills. The area is specially designed for kayak and canoe users with an interest in birding and wildlife photography, offering outstanding opportunities to observe herons, egrets, ibises, raptors, rails, and waterfowl in their native habitats. A recommended route is an out-and-back trail heading south on Island Creek toward Fishing Bay through the Wildlife Management Area. Camping within the Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area is not permitted for the general public, being reserved only for educational groups and Nause-Waiwash tribe members.