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Loch Raven Reservoir

Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore City lists Loch Raven Reservoir at 2,400 surface acres. Maryland DNR lists bass, bluegill, white perch, crappie, chain pickerel, walleye, catfish, yellow perch and northern pike.

N2 mi
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Surface area2,400 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

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Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

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Bluegill●●○○○

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White Perch●●○○○

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Crappie●●○○○

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Chain Pickerel●○○○○

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Walleye●○○○○

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Yellow Perch●○○○○

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Northern Pike●○○○○

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Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Loch Raven Fishing CenterPublic
    12101 Dulaney Valley Rd, Phoenix, MD; two concrete ramps; launching permit required; electric motors onlyDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Loch Raven Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Maryland Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • A Baltimore City boating permit is required; call 410-887-7692.
  • Only rowing and paddle boats are allowed.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.