Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb, Allegany County, MD

Channel Catfish fishing today

Workable day for Channel Catfish.

68/100

Why today scores 68

  • 8 mph wind — Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

Right now at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb

Water temp
unavailable
Air temp
77°F
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:27 AM / 7:58 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows today
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM · 4:50 AM - 6:50 AM · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Forecast
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

About Channel Catfish

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.

Preferred water temp: 60–85°F (ideal 75°F). Preferred tide: either.

MD regulations

Daily creel limit
5

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

Source: NTMD regulations. Last verified: 2026-04-22.