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Lake Information for Piney Run Reservoir


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Piney Run Reservoir is located within Piney Run Park in southern Carroll county. The 300 acre lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1974. There are two boat ramps available for launching your vessel (entrance fee at park gate), however gasoline motors are prohibited. Boat rentals including canoes and kayaks are available at the boat ramp. Night crawlers are sold during the Park season. The park hours are 6 a.m. to sunset daily from April 1 to October 31. During the off season, November 1 to March 31, parking is permitted outside the entrance gate from sunrise to sunset. A number of fishing tournaments are held by the park throughout the year which include some night fishing opportunities, they also hold other popular events such as the Herb (in May) and Apple (in September) Festivals. Those interested in these events may call the gatehouse at 410-795-3274 for dates, times, and general information pertaining to amenities and events.

Floating piers, as well as, fishing platforms provide additional fishing possibilities. Maximum depth of the lake reaches 50 feet. Water clarity can be defined as clear. Artificial structures were placed in close relation to fishing piers. In recent years there has been an over abundance of vegetation hindering boating and fishing strategies during the summer and fall time periods.

Gasoline motors are prohibited. No fishing from dam structure, wildlife management area, or any steep embankment. Ice fishing is prohibited.

Fishing Description: 

Piney Run Reservoir supports an incredible fishery, arguably, one of the best in Photo of Piney Run Park staffer wit h a largemouth bass.the state. Quality size largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish, and black crappie are common. The lake also affords the possibility to catch striped bass which have had limited natural reproduction. Tiger muskie were first stocked in 1996 and have now reached the legal size of 36 inches. Rainbow trout are stocked annually in Piney Run Reservoir as part of our Put-and-Take trout program. Other fish species you may encounter while visiting Piney Run are: pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, brown bullhead, smallmouth bass, white sucker, spotfin shiner, bluntnose minnow, banded killifish, golden shiner, creek chub, and tessellated darter.

Directions to Lake: 

From Baltimore: From 695 take Exit 18 West (Rt 26). Continue on Rt 26 past Rt 32. Take left onto White Rock Road. Take left onto Martz Road to park entrance.

From Washington: From 495 take Exit 31 North (Rt 97). Continue north on Rt 97 to Rt 26. Take Rt 26 East towards Eldersburg. Take right onto White Rock Road. Take left onto Martz Road to park entrance.

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Channel Catfish
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Striped Bass
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Sucker
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Sunfish
Optional Information
Maximum depth: 
50ft
Surface area: 
300.00
Name: 
Piney Run Reservoir
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
Maryland

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    Annapolis Small Boat Rentals
  • 808 Boucher Ave - Annapolis, MD
  • (410) 268-2628
    Annapolis Boat Rentals Incorporated
  • 7040 Bembe Beach Rd, #300 - Annapolis, MD
  • (410) 267-7205

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