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Deep Creek Lake

Lake fishing  Maryland · 05:50 - 20:47

Deep Creek Lake is a lake in Maryland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
57°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
29.82 inHg → stable
Clouds
31.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:32–21:32 Night 21:32–05:05

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

08:00
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13:00
68°
14:00
69°
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70°
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68°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
9%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
4%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
3%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
2%
Slow during the night.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
1%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Deep Creek Lake is a lake in Maryland.

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Deep Creek Lake

Deep Creek Lake is an artificial reservoir in the U.S. state of Maryland. It has an area of 3,900 acres (16 km2), a shoreline length of 69 miles (111 km), and a volume of 106,000 acre⋅ft (0.131 km3). The lake is home to a wide variety of aquatic life, such as freshwater fish and aquatic birds. Along with the nearby Wisp Ski Resort, the lake is a popular regional vacation and tourism destination.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Deep Creek Lake?

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Deep Creek Lake?

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 Deep Creek Lake?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Deep Creek Lake right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 15%.