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Deep Creek Lake

Lake fishing  Maryland · 06:49 - 17:13

Deep Creek Lake is one of the lakes in Maryland. The main target species are Striped Bass, Walleye and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
64°
Fri
83%
58°
Sat
84%
43°
Best day
Sun
78%
45°
Mon
74%
48°
Tue
75%
55°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
49°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
75.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:04–08:04 Dusk 15:58–17:58

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:26–09:26 Major period 19:26–21:26 Minor period 01:22–02:52 Minor period 13:59–15:29

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

06:00
49°
07:00
48°
08:00
53°
09:00
59°
10:00
64°
11:00
68°
12:00
70°
13:00
71°
14:00
72°
15:00
71°
16:00
69°
17:00
65°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
86%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
70%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
67%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
43%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
40%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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 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. Deep Creek Lake State Park is on the northeast side. There is also the Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Deep Creek Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Black Crappie and Smallmouth 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?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Deep Creek Lake right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 43%.