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Jennings Randolph Lake

Lake fishing  Maryland · 06:58 - 19:24

Jennings Randolph Lake is one of the lakes in Maryland. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
82°
Best day
Fri
78%
74°
Sat
79%
71°
Sun
84%
75°
Mon
83%
78°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.27 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Dusk 18:09–20:09

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:14–18:14 Major period 04:14–06:14 Minor period 11:53–13:23 Minor period 21:05–22:35

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

18:00
73°
19:00
69°
20:00
66°
21:00
65°
22:00
64°
23:00
64°
00:00
63°
01:00
62°
02:00
61°
03:00
60°
04:00
60°
05:00
60°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
78%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
61%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
58%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
57%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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

Jennings Randolph Lake is a reservoir of 952 acres (3.85 km2) located on the North Branch Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia. It is approximately 8 miles (13 km) upstream of Bloomington, Maryland, and approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Elk Garden, West Virginia.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jennings Randolph Lake?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Jennings Randolph 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 Jennings Randolph Lake?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Jennings Randolph Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 18%.