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Savage River Reservoir

Garrett County, Maryland

Savage River Reservoir is a 350-acre lake in Garrett County within Savage River State Forest. Maryland DNR lists smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill and crappie, with smallmouth and panfish the best known.

N1 mi
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Surface area350 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Best-known fishery per DNR

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Walleye●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish best known per DNR

Crappie●●○○○

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat rampsPublic
    Three public ramps; electric motors only; outboards must be removed before launching; levels fluctuate.Directions ↗
  • 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 Savage River 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

  • Electric motors only.
  • Water level swings can affect ramp access.
  • Ice fishing is allowed with caution.

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