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Savage River Reservoir fishing conditions · Maryland

Today, 11 am–11 pmBrook trout

The bite peaks at 80. Water is 46°, inside their 40–65° range, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Log a trip here
Right now: 80 for brook trout, worth the tripTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Brook trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 803 am
  2. 72
  3. 72
  4. 726 am
  5. 72
  6. 72
  7. 729 am
  8. 72
  9. 80
  10. 8012 pm
  11. 80
  12. 80
  13. 803 pm
  14. 80
  15. 80
  16. 806 pm
  17. 80
  18. 80
  19. 809 pm
  20. 80
  21. 72
  22. 72Tue
  23. 72
  24. 72
  25. 723 am
  26. 70
  27. 70
  28. 706 am
  29. 70
  30. 70
  31. 709 am
  32. 70
  33. 70
  34. 7012 pm
  35. 70
  36. 70
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
46°F

Brook trout range 40–65°

Wind
5 mph

From the northwest

Flow
15.6 cfs

steady · -7% in 24 h

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:37 am

Sky
Mostly Clear

No rain expected

Air
37°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Maryland non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Brook Trout

Brook trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

80Worth the tripToday, 11 am–11 pm

Water

46°
30°40–65° · ideal 52°75°

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside brook trout's active range. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 1–10 ft down.

Keep

2 a day

Catch and release only today. Maryland statewide trout rule: 2 a day in any combination (4 in possession), no minimum size, open all year. Put-and-take areas and special trout management areas have their own rules. Brook trout may not be kept in put-and-take areas or in any nontidal water east of I-81, and may not be used as bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Season here: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. More on brook trout

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

80Worth the tripToday, 11 am–11 pm

Water

46°
35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside rainbow trout's active range. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland statewide trout rule: 2 a day in any combination (4 in possession), no minimum size, open all year. Put-and-take areas and special trout management areas have their own rules.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Season here: Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov. More on rainbow trout

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

72Worth the tripToday, 11 am–11 pm

Water

46°
35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside brown trout's active range. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland statewide trout rule: 2 a day in any combination (4 in possession), no minimum size, open all year. Put-and-take areas and special trout management areas have their own rules. Brown trout may not be used as bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Season here: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. More on brown trout

The water

  • Water temperature46°F
  • River15.6 cfs · steady · -7% in 24 h
  • Barometer30.40 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:37 am
  • Sunset today6:22 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:40 am–8:40 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:10 pm–2:10 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:50 pm–6:50 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

Maryland DNR, Oct 14

Freshwater Fishing. The fall trout stocking program continues this week with new locations being stocked. Anglers should keep in mind that not every trout management water will be stocked and are encouraged to check the most updated stocking list on the trout stocking website . The stockings are posted on the afternoon of each stocking day. Fishing for smallmouth bass in the upper Potomac is being enjoyed by anglers this week. Cooler water temperatures are more comfortable for smallmouth bass, and they are actively feeding on baitfish and crayfish. Tubes, small crankbaits, and soft plastic swimbaits are all good choices when fishing current breaks and underwater ledges and boulders.

Quoted from the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report. Reports are what anglers and biologists saw that week, not a forecast.

Licenses and rules: MD DNR · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

A 360-acre reservoir in Garrett County managed as a two-story fishery — stocked and holdover trout in cold, clear water. (MD DNR's Trophy Trout designation applies to the Savage River tailwater below the dam, not the reservoir itself.) Electric-motors-only restriction protects water quality. Very limited shore access — most fishing is by boat or kayak.

Electric motors only — no gas engines. Catch-and-return only for trout during certain periods; check current regulations. Primitive boat launch, no facilities.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Savage River Reservoir?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Savage River Reservoir 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 Savage River Reservoir?

Savage River Reservoir is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. 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 Savage River Reservoir?

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 Savage River Reservoir 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 Savage River Reservoir have?

Savage River Reservoir has a public boat ramp. Shore access at this location is limited. Electric motors only — no gas engines. Catch-and-return only for trout during certain periods; check current regulations. Primitive boat launch, no facilities.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Savage River Reservoir?

Maryland DNR non-tidal (inland) regulations apply at Savage River Reservoir. 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 Savage River Reservoir tidal water?

No. Savage River Reservoir is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.