14 public waters in the Western Maryland (Appalachian) region — 8 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.
Potomac River Reservoir, a 161-acre lake in Washington 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.
Washington County, Maryland — Big Pool is a 100-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.
At 98 acres, Big Pool Lake is the largest water in this group and spans Washington County in Appalachian Western Maryland, offering a robust Common Carp presence alongside largemouth bass, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, and bluegill. The lake's size and species mix make it a versatile destination for bass, panfish, and specialist carp anglers managed by Maryland DNR.
Washington County, Maryland — Greenbrier Lake is a 60-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.
Little Pool (33 acres) sits in Washington 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.
Blairs Valley Lake, a 30-acre lake in Washington 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 Royer sits nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Washington County in Western Maryland, a modest 17-acre impoundment managed by Maryland DNR. The fishery centers on largemouth bass and panfish (bluegill and pumpkinseed), making it an accessible option for families and anglers targeting small-pond structure and cover.
In Washington County, Maryland, Edgemont Reservoir is a 9-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.
Washington County, Maryland — Conococheague Creek is a 35 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.
Washington County, Maryland — Antietam Creek is a 68 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.
Sideling Hill Creek (34 km) flows through Allegany and Washington Counties, 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.
Shenandoah River flows through Washington 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 Washington County, Maryland, Back Creek is a 7 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.
Beaver Creek (28 km) flows through Washington 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, Washington County holds 17 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Sunfish and Black 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.