Jug Bay - Chesapeake Bay, MD

Tidal Range

The component experiences semi-diurnal tides with a two-foot (0.6 m) tidal fluctuation.

River Flow

The Patuxent River, Two Run Branch, Pindell Branch, Black Walnut Creek, Swan Point Creek and Deep Creek all flow into Jug Bay. During the low-flow periods of the summer months, increased water temperatures and excessive nutrient levels result in frequent algal blooms in the area.

Jug Bay

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