Fishing in the Western Maryland Region
Explore fishing in the Western Maryland Region of Maryland. Deep Creek Lake Inlet, Savage River, Youghiogheny River, Dee
The inlet streams feeding Deep Creek Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Deep Creek Lake Inlet (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Deep Creek Lake Inlet, MarylandThe inlet streams feeding Deep Creek Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
2. Savage River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Savage River, MarylandSavage River offers excellent fishing in the Western Maryland with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Big Run State Park Boat Ramp →
3. Youghiogheny River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Youghiogheny River, MarylandYoughiogheny River offers excellent fishing in the Western Maryland with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
4. Deep Creek Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Deep Creek Lake, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye: 5/day, 15 in min, closed Mar 1 - Apr 15, slot 18-21 in released.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
5. Lake Habeeb (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Lake Habeeb, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
6. Youghiogheny River Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Youghiogheny River Lake, MarylandPopular fishing lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
7. Casselman River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Casselman River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
8. Evitts Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Evitts Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Spring Gap boat launch →
9. Fifteenmile Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Fifteenmile Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
10. Flintstone Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Flintstone Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
11. Georges Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Georges Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
12. Jennings Run (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Jennings Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
13. Laurel Run (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Laurel Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
14. Licking Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Licking Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
15. Little Youghiogheny River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Little Youghiogheny River, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
16. Moores Run (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Moores Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Big Run State Park Boat Ramp →
17. Reason Run (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Reason Run, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
18. Sideling Hill Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Sideling Hill Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
19. Tonoloway Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Tonoloway Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
20. Town Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Town Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Public River Access →
21. Wills Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Wills Creek, MarylandPopular river fishing in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
22. Big Pool (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Big Pool, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
23. Cat Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Cat Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Farmington Wharf Boat Launch →
24. Cattail Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Cattail Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
25. Cedar Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Cedar Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
26. Chase Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Chase Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
27. Cherryfield Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Cherryfield Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
28. Chews Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Chews Creek, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
29. Chews Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Chews Lake, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
30. Lake Clifton (historical) (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Lake Clifton (historical), MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Captain James Restaurant →
31. Cochrans Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Cochrans Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Living Classrooms Paddle Boats →
32. Cooleys Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Cooleys Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
33. Coulson Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Coulson Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: MD Route 335 at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge →
34. Culler Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Culler Lake, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
35. Deep Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Deep Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: The Hideaway Marina →
36. Dieffenbach Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Dieffenbach Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: MD Route 335 at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge →
37. Double Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Double Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
38. Duck Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Duck Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
39. Duncans Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Duncans Pond, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Boat Launch: Flag Harbor Marina →
40. Duvall Ponds (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Duvall Ponds, MarylandNamed lake in the Western Maryland Region region of Maryland.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 12 in (Jun 16 - Feb 28)
- Walleye · Limit: 5/day (10 possession) · Min 15 in; Deep Creek Lake slot 18-21 in; Potomac max 20 in Jan-Apr 15
Fishing Tips for the Western Maryland Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Maryland; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Western Maryland Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Maryland
- Atlantic Coast & Ocean City
- Central Maryland & Baltimore
- Eastern Shore & Chesapeake Bay
- Southern Maryland & Potomac
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