Savage River Reservoir

Lake fishing Maryland · 06:16 - 20:29

Savage River Reservoir is a lake in Maryland. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

74%

74°

Mon

76%

81°

Best day

Tue

72%

76°

Wed

74%

82°

Thu

75%

82°

Fri

73%

81°

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Overcast

Water temp (est.)

76°F

Air temp

71°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

29.93 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:03

Best times today

Dawn 05:31–07:31 Day 07:31–19:14 Dusk 19:14–21:14

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:31–04:31 Major period 14:31–16:31 Minor period 21:01–22:31 Minor period 08:31–10:01

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

11:00

71°

12:00

74°

13:00

78°

14:00

79°

15:00

82°

16:00

83°

17:00

82°

18:00

80°

19:00

78°

20:00

76°

21:00

75°

22:00

72°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

45%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

45%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

44%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

34%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

33%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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.

Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Savage River Reservoir?

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

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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 32%.