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Rocky Gorge Reservoir, MD

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.

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.

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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

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Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish White Crappie Walleye Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Bluegill Muskie Northern Pike

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

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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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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

There are no campgrounds or RV parks close by.

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Contact Information

Rocky Gorge Reservoir
Maryland Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing & Boating Services
10201 Bee Oak Rd.
Brandywine, MD 20613
301 888-2423

 

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