The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Fisheries Service focuses on protecting and enhancing the state's waterways and trout populations in order to provide the highest quality trout fishing experience. We work to sustain natural trout populations first. Where that is not possible, we stock high quality hatchery-raised fish to provide anglers with a diversity of fishing experiences, from catch and release and delayed harvest to put-and-take trout fishing.
Savage River Trophy Area
From I-68 take Exit 22, turn left on Chestnut Ridge Road. Continue to stop sign and turn left on New Germany Road. Travel approximately 5 miles and turn left on Big Run Road. Travel to the end of Big Run Road and turn right on Savage River Road. Continue around Savage Reservoir to the Savage River Tailwater below the dam. Fly Only Area extends from the dam downstream about 1.25 miles to the Allegany Suspension Bridge. Artificial Lure Area begins at the Allegany Suspension Bridge and continues 2.75 miles downstream to the confluence with the North Branch Potomac River. Stream flow may vary and fishermen are urged to exercise caution when wading.
- Flow Information: 410-962-7687
- Wild Brook and Brown Trout
- Fly Fishing Only and Artificial Lures/Flies Only Areas
- Open year round
- Creel Limit: Two (2) Daily
- Minimum Size: Brook Trout - 12 inches
Brown Trout - 18 inches
Zero Creel Limit Areas for Brook Trout:
A Zero Creel Limit and Possession Limit for Brook Trout has been established for
the Savage River mainstem and tributaries upstream of the Savage River Reservoir
Dam; excluding impoundments and Put-and-Take Trout Fishing Areas (Savage River
Reservoir, Savage River from Savage River Reservoir upstream to Poplar Lick Run,
and New Germany Lake).
Harvest of brook trout is prohibited. Harvest of brown and rainbow trout is
allowed under general statewide regulation.
Angling can be done only with artificial lures (including artificial flies).
Possession of any bait is prohibited.
Open season: January 1 through December 31, inclusive.
Casselman River Delayed Harvest Area
From I-68 take Exit 19, Grantsville. Go into Grantsville and turn right on Route 40. You can access the river at Casselman River State Park or continue on Route 40 across a steel bridge and turn left on River Road. River Road parallels the river to the Pennsylvania state line, about 5 miles.
- Stocked Rainbow and Brown Trout
- October 1 through June 15
- Catch and Release with Artificial Lures and Flies Only
- June 16 through September 30 no bait or tackle restrictions
Creel Limit: Two (2) daily
Town Creek Delayed Harvest Areas
From I-68 take Route 51 South at Cumberland for about 18.5 miles to Lower Town Creek Road and turn left. Continue 2.5 miles on Lower Town Creek Road and turn right on Maniford Road. Proceed to the State Forest parking area on the right. The Delayed Harvest Area starts at a red post upstream from the parking area and continues downstream 1.75 miles to another red post. To access the upper Delayed Harvest Area, continue on Lower Town Creek Road past Maniford Road about one mile to a low water crossing. The lower boundary starts just upstream and is marked by a red post. To access farther upstream, exercise caution when fording/crossing with a vehicle. Continue 0.5 miles to an unmarked pole gate entrance on the left (usually open). Proceed to Town Creek. Red posts mark the boundaries of both Delayed Harvest Areas.
- Stocked Brown and Rainbow Trout
- See Casselman River for Regulations
North Branch Potomac River Delayed Harvest Area
Lostland Run Area - From I-68 take Exit 19, Route 495 south for about 20 miles to Swanton. At the stop sign take a right (still Route 495). Route 495 will change to Route 135 at first flashing light. Continue straight on Route 135 to stop light in Loch Lynn, turn left on Route 560. Continue about two miles on Bethlehem Road to first intersection and turn right, still Bethleham Road. Continue 1.5 miles and turn left onto Combination Road. Continue 0.5 miles and turn left on Potomac Camp Road. Proceed past state forest headquarters about 0.5 miles and turn right on dirt road following signs to Lostland Run Area. The road dead ends at a parking area at the river.
Wallman Area - Continue on Route 560 about three miles past Bethlehem Road. Turn left on White Church-Steyer Road. Proceed about one mile to Audley Riley Road. Continue on Audley Riley Road to fork and bear right. Continue 2.75 miles to parking area near the river.
- Stocked Rainbow Trout
- See Casselman River for Regulations
Youghiogheny River Catch and Return Area
From I-68 take Exit 14A, Route 219 South. Continue about 11 miles and turn right on Sang Run Road. Proceed 0.3 miles and turn left on Hoyes Run Road. Continue about three miles to a stop sign. Turn right on Oakland-Sang Run Road and proceed 0.1 miles to a parking area on the left side of the road just across a small bridge. A sign illustrates the access trail along the river. To access the lower portion of the Catch and Return Area at Sang Run, continue on Oakland-Sang Run Road for about 3.5 miles to a stop sign. Turn left on Sang Run Road and proceed 0.1 miles to a parking area on the left. Stream flow may vary and fishermen are urged to exercise caution when wading.
- Flow Information: 814-533-8911
- Naturalized and Wild Brown and Rainbow Trout
- Artificial Lures and Flies Only
- Open year round
North Branch Potomac River Catch and Return Areas
From I-68 take Exit 34 (Route 36 south) to Westernport. Turn right on Route 135, proceed approximately 1.2 miles, turn left on West Virginia Route 46 bridge crossing the Potomac River. Follow Route 46 for about five miles staying to the right at all intersections. At the two churches, turn right on Barnum Road and continue to the river. Both Catch and Release Areas are marked with signs suspended over the river. To access the upper Catch and Release Area walk upstream 200 yards from Barnum. To reach the lower Catch and Release area drive 1.2 miles downstream to a gate and parking area. The area extends downstream for 3.9 miles and can be accessed by walking along the old railroad bed. Stream flow may vary and fishermen are urged to exercise caution when wading.
- Flow Information: 410-962-7687
- Naturalized and Wild Brown, Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat Trout
- Artificial Lures and Flies Only
- Open year round
For More Information
Consult the Maryland Freshwater Sportfishing Guide that accompanies your license or contact the Western Region Office:
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries Service - Mt. Nebo Work Center
1728 Kings Run Road
Oakland MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-8218
Fax: 301-334-2737
Contact DNR's Nature Tourism Coordinator for information on professional fishing guides in the area or for help in organizing group outings:
301-387-7314.
Posted July 5, 2007
