Wildlife You'll Meet on the Pocomoke River

Wildlife · Pocomoke

Wildlife You'll Meet on the Pocomoke River

Laura — W.H. Peters Outdoor · May 20, 2026

Paddling the blackwaters of the Pocomoke River feels like entering another world. Keep your eyes open for these locals.

Great blue herons

These patient hunters stalk the shallows on stilt-like legs.

River otters

Playful and curious, otters are a favorite sighting on quiet mornings.

Owls & longnose gar

Listen for owls in the cypress canopy, and watch for prehistoric-looking gar gliding below your hull.

Every tour is different — that's the magic of the river.