Allegany County, MD · Lake

Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb

A 243-acre lake in Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland with a fishing pier, boat rentals, and a public ramp. Stocked with rainbow trout seasonally; also supports largemouth bass and crappie year-round.

Live · updated Jun 11, 10:07 PM ET

Top picks today

Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish & Chain Pickerel — tied at the top (23/100)

5 species tied for best of 5 tracked at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

5 to 13 mph

Rain

77%

Friday

Pressure

Steady

6-hour trend

Water

Water Temp

—

Inland

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:46 AM

Sunset

8:42 PM

Moon · 11%

waning crescent

Species at Rocky Gap State Park

5 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 5 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.

#1 Largemouth Bass Skip the Largemouth Bass trip today. In season 23/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach

About. Micropterus salmoides — Most popular gamefish in MD non-tidal waters. Ambush predator around cover — lily pads, submerged timber, docks, grass edges. Hits plastics, spinnerbaits, jigs, and topwater across the season.

Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · either tide · depth 3–25 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 51 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Min size: 12"
Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: 12-inch minimum, 5 per day in aggregate with smallmouth bass. Harvest season is June 16 through the last day of February. March 1–June 15 is catch-and-release only to protect the spawn. Some waters have special regulations (slot limits, lower creel) — check the water-specific page.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Crappie Skip the Crappie trip today. In season 23/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach

About. Pomoxis spp. — Covers both black crappie (P. nigromaculatus) and white crappie (P. annularis). Schooling panfish around brush, docks, and submerged timber. Spring pre-spawn is the prime season — small minnows and 1/16-oz jigs are the go-to.

Prefers. Water 50–80°F (ideal 65°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 51 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Daily creel: 15

Non-tidal MD: no minimum size, 15 per day in aggregate (black + white crappie). Open year-round.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Rainbow Trout Check local Rainbow Trout regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 23/100

Regulations not yet verified

We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Rainbow Trout in MD on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach

About. Oncorhynchus mykiss — The most heavily stocked trout in Maryland. Put-and-take fisheries across the state plus holdover/wild fish in Western MD streams (Savage, Youghiogheny tailwater, Gunpowder). Takes PowerBait, small spinners, and standard dry/nymph patterns.

Prefers. Water 45–68°F (ideal 55°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.

No regulations on file for Maryland non-tidal / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.

#1 Channel Catfish Skip the Channel Catfish trip today. In season 23/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach

About. Ictalurus punctatus — Native catfish of MD non-tidal rivers, reservoirs, and farm ponds. Bottom-feeder that takes chicken liver, stinkbait, nightcrawlers, and cut bait. Most active at night and in warm water.

Prefers. Water 60–85°F (ideal 75°F) · either tide · depth 5–30 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 51 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: no minimum size, 5 per day, open year-round. Standard freshwater fishing license required.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

#1 Chain Pickerel Skip the Chain Pickerel trip today. In season 23/100

What's helping

13 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

What's hurting

Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach

About. Esox niger — Native toothy predator of mill ponds, blackwater rivers, and grassy shorelines — especially common on the Eastern Shore. Hits spinners, spoons, and minnow plugs aggressively. Cold-weather fishery when bass have shut down.

Prefers. Water 45–80°F (ideal 60°F) · either tide · depth 3–15 ft.

Regulations may be out of date

Last verified 51 days ago on 2026-04-22. Open source page →

Min size: 14"
Daily creel: 5

Non-tidal MD: 14-inch minimum, 5 per day. Open year-round.

Source: Maryland non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-04-22.

Location Info

Water Body

Lake

Access

Pier, shore, and ramp

Jurisdiction

Maryland non-tidal

Coordinates

39.7013, -78.6518

Notes

Day-use entry fee. Boat rentals available in-season. Electric motors only on the lake.

What anglers are reporting

From the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report, published May 27, 2026 · 15 days old — a newer report may be available.

Freshwater Fishing

Maryland’s spring trout stocking season is now complete. Stocking began in February and wrapped up on May 18. A total of 254,810 trout were stocked; 182,260 trout were stocked into open waters and 72,550 stocked under the closure period. Trout were stocked into 118 waterbodies, including 53 streams and rivers and 65 lakes and ponds. The next period of regular trout stocking will begin in October. Due to warming water temperatures, some delayed harvest trout management waters (known as Group I) in the central and parts of the western region will open to trout harvest from June 1 to September 30.

Species mentioned: trout

Excerpts are anecdotal and reflect a single week's observations from DNR biologists and reporting anglers — not predictions. Use as one signal among many; verify against current conditions before planning a trip.

Local reports & rules for Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb: Maryland DNR fishing report → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →

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Frequently Asked

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb you need a Maryland non-tidal fishing license issued by MD DNR (and a separate Maryland trout stamp if targeting trout in non-tidal waters). See the agency's current rules: https://dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license.aspx

What fish are commonly targeted at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb?

Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb is listed on this site for 5 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and 1 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb have?

Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Day-use entry fee. Boat rentals available in-season. Electric motors only on the lake.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb?

Maryland DNR non-tidal (inland) regulations apply at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb tidal water?

No. Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.

Is there parking or an entry fee at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb?

Day-use entry fee. Boat rentals available in-season. Electric motors only on the lake.