20 public waters in the Western Maryland (Appalachian) region — 14 lakes/reservoirs and 6 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Maryland licence.
See every public fishing venue in Maryland on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Deep Creek Lake, a 3,900-acre lake in Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Jennings Randolph Lake (952 acres) sits in Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
In Garrett County, Maryland, Youghiogheny River Lake is a 613-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Garrett County, Maryland — Savage River Reservoir is a 361-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
In Garrett County, Maryland, Broadford Reservoir is a 140-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
In Garrett County, Maryland, Frostburg Reservoir is a 105-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Broadford Lake (78 acres) sits in Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Nestled in Garrett County's Appalachian highlands, this 63-acre lake punches above its weight as a crappie and perch destination. Largemouth bass and black crappie drive the seasonal bite, with yellow perch schools moving through deeper water in fall and spring—ideal for smaller impoundment enthusiasts.
Herrington Manor's 46-acre reservoir in Garrett County combines cool-water and warm-water habitat within a recreation-area setting in the Appalachian highlands. Rainbow trout attract cooler-season anglers, while largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, and channel catfish provide year-round options and excellent structural diversity.
Garrett County, Maryland — Herrington Lake is a 42-acre lake, managed by Maryland DNR: A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Lake Louise (36 acres) sits in Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Nestled in Garrett County's Appalachian region, this 22-acre impoundment offers cool-water trout fishing alongside warm-water species. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and channel catfish coexist with bluegill, pumpkinseed, and black crappie, making Cunningham Lake versatile for multiple seasons and angler preferences.
New Germany Lake (13 acres) sits in Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
Mt. Nebo Pond (5 acres) sits in Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland reservoir or pond — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch, most with a DNR-listed boat ramp or shore access.
North Branch Potomac River (54 km) flows through Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Garrett County, Maryland — Youghiogheny River is a 80 km stream: A Western Maryland Piedmont/Appalachian creek — Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass and Sunfish over a rocky, riffle-pool bottom, a classic wading and fly-fishing stream.
Herrington Creek (1 km) flows through Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. A Maryland warmwater creek — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel and Sunfish.
Stony River runs 5 km through Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Garrett County, Maryland, Savage River is a 47 km river or creek, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Youghiogheny River (21 km) flows through Garrett County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Across its mapped waters, Garrett County holds 20 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie and Sunfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Maryland map Join PiscaMapsOne Maryland DNR fishing licence (a free tidal Chesapeake Bay & Coastal registration, or a nontidal licence inland) covers every public water in the state, Deep Creek Lake and every DNR-listed fishing access site included — the nontidal annual is about $21 resident / $40 non-resident, plus a ~$5 trout stamp on stocked put-and-take water. Maryland residents 65 and older need no licence. Buy at dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries.