Maryland
Lake
161 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Potomac River Reservoir
Potomac River Reservoir is a public lake in Washington County, Maryland, managed by Maryland DNR.
It is public water managed for fishing 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.
Potomac River Reservoir covers about 161 acres in the Western Maryland (Appalachian) region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Conococheague Creek and Back Creek.
Region
Western Maryland (Appalachian)
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Access & Rules at Potomac River Reservoir
Facilities Near Potomac River Reservoir
Boat ramps: 1 mapped — Boat ramp.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors.
Fishing Licence for Potomac River Reservoir
Anyone 16 or older needs a Maryland fishing licence — a nontidal freshwater licence is about $20.50 resident / $40 non-resident annual (with short-term options), while tidal Chesapeake Bay and coastal water needs a separate, free Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing registration. A Maryland trout stamp (~$5) is required in addition to fish for or possess trout on nontidal put-and-take waters. Residents 65 and older need no licence. Buy from DNR at dnr.maryland.gov. A Maryland fishing licence covers this water.
Public access
Lakes, reservoirs and tidal water here are confirmed public via a Maryland DNR-listed fishing access site; nontidal rivers are public under Maryland's public-trust doctrine for navigable water
Maryland's nontidal put-and-take trout waters require a trout stamp in addition to your fishing licence, and several stocked reaches carry their own posted delayed-harvest or catch-and-release rules; always check the current DNR fishing guide for this water
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Potomac River Reservoir?+
Potomac River Reservoir is managed for fishing by the Maryland DNR; check the Maryland DNR fishing-access page for this water.
Is Potomac River Reservoir public?+
Yes. Potomac River Reservoir is public water managed by Maryland DNR. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Potomac River Reservoir?+
Anyone 16 or older needs a Maryland fishing licence — a nontidal freshwater licence is about $20.50 resident / $40 non-resident annual (with short-term options), while tidal Chesapeake Bay and coastal water needs a separate, free Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing registration. A Maryland trout stamp (~$5) is required in addition to fish for or possess trout on nontidal put-and-take waters. Residents 65 and older need no licence. Buy from DNR at dnr.maryland.gov. A Maryland fishing licence covers this water.
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