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Savage River Reservoir

Lake fishing  Maryland · 06:57 - 19:26

Savage River Reservoir is a lake set in Maryland. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
86°
Thu
85%
82°
Best day
Fri
85%
74°
Sat
80%
70°
Sun
84%
74°
Mon
82%
77°

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
74°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 06:12–08:12 Day 08:12–18:11 Dusk 18:11–20:11

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:27–17:27 Major period 03:27–05:27 Minor period 10:52–12:22 Minor period 20:32–22:02

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

16:00
74°
17:00
74°
18:00
72°
19:00
69°
20:00
65°
21:00
64°
22:00
63°
23:00
63°
00:00
63°
01:00
62°
02:00
62°
03:00
61°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
53%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
37%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active 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

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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

The Savage River Reservoir is a 360 acres (1.5 km2) storage reservoir in northwest Maryland. It was completed in 1952 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and is owned and maintained by the Upper Potomac River Commission. The reservoir was formed by the Savage River Dam which impounds the Savage River. The reservoir itself has a maximum capacity of 31,800 acre-feet (39,200,000 m3) and is used for flood control and municipal drinking water supply.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Savage River Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Savage River 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 Savage River Reservoir?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Savage River Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 24%.