Fishing Loch Raven Reservoir
AKA: Loch Raven Lake
Popular Fish Species Loch Raven Reservoir, MD
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Loch Raven Reservoir with plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.
Chain Pickerel Fishing
Chain pickerel prefer to weedy areas of lakes and rivers. They ambush baitfish and sunfish which requires cover for them to hide within. Submerged aquatic vegetation, brush, fallen tree limbs, or structures such as rock piles, bridge pilings, rip-rap, or debris. Loch Raven Reservoir has a very healthy population of these toothy critters, many approaching 30 inches and exceeding 5 pounds. Unlike many freshwater fish species, chain pickerel do not school up. They tend to be loners. Once you catch one, find other, spots with similar cover and depth to fish. Flashy spoons, live minnows, and bait-imitating crankbaits all work well. For added excitement, try fishing topwater lures over vegetation areas. Topwater lures that mimic wounded baitfish are very tempting to these predators.
Black Crappie
Black crappie are doing well in good numbers throughout Loch Raven Reservoir, and they are averaging a good size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent and anglers are enjoying the eager feeding activity. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.
Loch Raven Reservoir Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel and northern pike at Loch Raven Reservoir in Maryland.
Complete with a boating and fishing center, Loch Raven Reservoir is a favorite outdoor destination. This 2,400-acre lake is located in the northeast part of the state and has over 39 miles of shoreline. Anglers can target a range of fish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and perch. Loch Raven Reservoir's clear waters and diverse underwater structures provide ample opportunities for anglers to test their skills and reel in impressive catches. The Loch Raven Fishing Center offers boat rentals, fishing tackle, live bait, snacks and sundries. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.
Primary fish species residing in Loch Raven Reservoir
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Loch Raven Reservoir Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Loch Raven Fishing Center
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410 887-7692
Fishing Guides On Loch Raven Reservoir
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
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Contact Information
Loch Raven Reservoir
Loch Raven Reservoir
Phoenix, MD 21131
410 356-9272
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Loch Raven Reservoir in Maryland.
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Loch Raven Reservoir offers bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, sunfish, perch and pike fishing in northeast MD.
