24 public waters in the Central Maryland region — 19 lakes/reservoirs and 5 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.
Rocky Gorge Reservoir (T. Howard Duckett) (815 acres) sits in Howard and Montgomery Counties, 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.
Triadelphia Reservoir, a 800-acre lake in Howard and Montgomery Counties, 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.
T. Howard Duckett Reservoir (648 acres) sits in Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, 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.
Little Seneca Lake, a 505-acre lake in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Maryland, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a 275-acre lake, 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.
Clopper Lake, a 90-acre lake in Montgomery 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.
Lake Needwood, a 75-acre lake in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Rock Creek Park Lake is a 53-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.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Dalecarlia Reservoir 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 Bernard Frank, a 35-acre Montgomery County impoundment, offers a panfish-friendly ecosystem centered on bluegill, white crappie and pumpkinseed, with brown bullhead catfish adding depth to the action. Largemouth bass round out the roster, making this small lake an accessible option for families and anglers seeking consistent sunfish and shallow-water structure.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Lake Whetstone is a 29-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.
Gunners Lake is a compact 22-acre Montgomery County pond that has gained attention as a northern snakehead fishery in addition to its established largemouth bass and bluegill populations. For anglers targeting unusual species or seeking a quick Central Maryland outing, this small water delivers both novelty and traditional panfish action.
This compact 17-acre Montgomery County lake in Central Maryland is a solid panfish destination, with largemouth bass as the primary species and black crappie and bluegill offering consistent shallow-water action.
Lake Hallowell, a 15-acre lake in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Maryland, Inspiration Lake is a 10-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.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Lake Placid is a 10-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 Nirvana (9 acres) sits in Montgomery 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.
Lake Elysium, a 7-acre lake in Montgomery 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.
Lake Varuna, a 5-acre lake in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a 31 km stream, 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 Montgomery County, Maryland, Rock Creek is a 38 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.
Hawlings River (23 km) flows through Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Great Seneca Creek is a 40 km stream, 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.
Montgomery County, Maryland — Dry Seneca Creek is a 20 km stream, 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, Montgomery County holds 21 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish and Crappie.
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.