Guide To Fishing At Rocky Gorge Reservoir

AKA: Howard Duckett Reservoir

Restricted to non-gasoline motors for boats, Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a 770-acre lake in the central part of the state. It is home to bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, trout, sunfish, pike and muskie.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

One can canoe, kayak, row or paddle along about 30 miles of shoreline. The most popular fish species are walleye, bass and trout, but there are plenty of the others to make a trip worth while. Supplies, bait, tackle, lodging and restaurants are at, or nearby, the lake. Other services are some distance away, so come prepared.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, bluegill, muskie and northern pike at Rocky Gorge Reservoir in Maryland.

Primary fish species residing in Rocky Gorge Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Rocky Gorge Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES - 2
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Browns Bridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Browns Bridge Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Supplee Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Supplee Lane, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

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