Conowingo Reservoir
Conowingo Reservoir is a lake in Maryland. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (15 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.
For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Conowingo Dam is a large hydroelectric dam in the lower Susquehanna River near the town of Conowingo, Maryland. The medium-height, masonry gravity dam is one of the largest non-federal hydroelectric dams in the U.S., and the largest dam in the state of Maryland. The dam sits about 9.9 miles (16 km) from the river mouth at the Chesapeake Bay, 5 miles (8 km) south of the Pennsylvania border and 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Baltimore, on the border between Cecil and Harford counties. The dam is privately owned by the Susquehanna Electric Company, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Conowingo Reservoir?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Conowingo Reservoir?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Conowingo Reservoir?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Conowingo Reservoir right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 24%.