Fishing Prettyboy Reservoir

AKA: Prettyboy Lake

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Prettyboy Reservoir, MD

Popular Fish Species Prettyboy Reservoir, MD

Largemouth Bass Fishing

The exceptionally clear water in Prettyboy Reservoir causes anglers to be stealth and use less obtrusive baits to catch the quality largemouth bass that reside here. Fishing for largemouth bass here is good in the morning, as that is the only time they move into the shallows. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, larger worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Smallmouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of healthy crappie reside in Prettyboy Reservoir, as they are again delivering nice limits this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Black crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Channel Catfish Fishing

This year channel cats are getting attention from locals who enjoy fishing at Prettyboy Reservoir. They are healthy, good eating and can be found throughout the lake. In Spring channel cats migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. Night fishing for channel catfish often delivers better results than fishing during the day. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include flathead and blue catfish.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, bluegill and yellow perch at Prettyboy Reservoir in Maryland.

Located in the north-central part of the state, Prettyboy Reservoir is a 1,500-acre lake with 46 miles of shoreline (at high water). A boat launch ramp is located off Spooks Hill Road on the north-east side of the lake. Anglers can target a range of fish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and yellow perch. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. While motorized boats are not allowed on Prettyboy Reservoir, non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are permitted.

Primary fish species residing in Prettyboy Reservoir

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Prettyboy Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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