Maryland Reservoirs Watershed lakes near Baltimore and the DC suburbs

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Mostly largemouth bass today. Each spot is scored for whatever is in season and biting best there.

Frost Advisory at 4 spots
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Best on Maryland Reservoirs right now

Every spot on Maryland Reservoirs

5 public spots, best first. Each is scored for whatever is in season and biting best there today.

Rocky Gap State Park — Lake HabeebAllegany County, MDLargemouth bass

3 mph wind

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Loch Raven ReservoirBaltimore County, MDSmallmouth bassFrost Advisory

5 mph wind

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Liberty ReservoirCarroll County, MDSmallmouth bassFrost Advisory

5 mph wind

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Prettyboy ReservoirBaltimore County, MDChain pickerelFrost Advisory

51° water · 6 mph wind

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About Maryland Reservoirs

The Baltimore City water-supply reservoirs (Loch Raven, Prettyboy, Liberty) are restricted to electric motors only and require a watercraft permit. WSSC manages the Triadelphia and Rocky Gorge reservoirs in the DC suburbs under separate rules. Rocky Gap State Park's lake in western Maryland operates under standard state park rules.

What people fish for here

What anglers are reporting

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.