Prettyboy Reservoir

Baltimore & Carroll Counties, Maryland

Baltimore City lists Prettyboy Reservoir at 1,500 surface acres. Maryland DNR lists largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, yellow perch and bluegill.

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Surface area1,500 acres

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Species

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Largemouth Bass●●●○○

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Boat launches

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

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Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Prettyboy 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.

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Local tips

A Baltimore City boating permit is required; call 410-795-6150.
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.