Panning for Gold

Type: Nontidal
Region: Central
Location: Magothy River

On February 20th, 2011, Local Fisherman from Anne Arundel County, Maryland flocked to a local neighborhood park to try their hand at finding gold in the Magothy River. Most people in Anne Arundel County had no idea there were such treasures right in their back yard but a few in-the-know fisherman, they found the Gold in a big way and some silver mixed in to boot.

Beachwood Park is a long time park that has lost its way, but still carries much potential for those that have not forgotten. Beachwood Park is located on the Magothy River to the east of Lake Waterford. Beachwood Park is a historic site once owned and operated as a beach resort and amusement facility from 1948 to the early 1960�s. The park is known as a great spot for fishing. Parking is on Beachwood Drive along the wooden guardrail. There are several natural walking trails within the park.

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