Conowingo Reservoir
Maryland DNR describes Conowingo Reservoir as more than 9,000 acres, about 14 miles from Holtwood Dam to Conowingo Dam. It offers some of Maryland's best smallmouth bass fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
DNR: among Maryland's best; 16-18 in fish common
Largemouth Bass
DNR: abundant
Crappie
DNR: black and white
Bluegill
DNR: large bluegills common
Yellow Perch
DNR
Walleye
DNR
Flathead Catfish
DNR: invasive; keep
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill |
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Conowingo CreekRampCecil County boat rampDirections ↗
- Glen CoveRampHarford County boat rampDirections ↗
- Broad CreekRampBoat ramp; low water can limit larger boatsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Conowingo Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Maryland Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Conowingo Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Work soft plastics and diving crankbaits on rocky edges, points and creek mouths for smallmouth.
- Use caution below Holtwood Dam where rocks sit at or near the surface.
- Keep flathead catfish rather than releasing them.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Conowingo Reservoir.