Just down the rod from Wisp ski resort, the Rt 219 bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the lake. Gobs of boat traffic and people enjoying watersports mean that the best bass fishing is almost always right at daybreak and right at sunset, when the lake is the calmest.įor most of the other species found here, the key structures to look for include sharp drop-offs (walleye, yellow perch, and sometimes crappie), weed beds (pickerel, pike, bluegill, and sometimes crappie) and submerged structure like timber (all of the above, at different times of the year). The second thing bassers need to be aware of is that during the summer months, especially during weekends, the lake is thoroughly congested and busy. During the winter months, docks must be removed from the lake. Docks are the main form of structure, and there are plenty of them –at least, from April through the end of November. As a rule of thumb, the best bass angling takes place during the warmer months of the year along the shoreline. The lake hits depths of 75 feet, has a number of access points for both shoreline and boat anglers, and the list of species swimming in these waters is quite long: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike (including the current state record of 24 pounds, 12 ounces), yellow perch, pickerel, crappie, sunfish (including the three pound, seven ounce state record bluegill), and several types of trout.īass anglers hitting the lake should be less concerned about the spots we’re focusing in on here, and more interested in two specific patterns for this species. You could write a book detailing every cove and creek, which is why in this article we’ll focus on two specific but large areas which are easily accessed. This is a massive lake, with close to 70 miles of shoreline and 4,000 water-acres. Smallmouth bass are one of the many species that thrive in Deep Creek.įirst, some basic facts about fishing in Deep Creek. But if you’re rather try some KISS bass fishing while the rest of the family hits the links, try ice fishing when everyone else hits the ski slopes, or troll for walleye when everyone else wants to go water skiing, the two zones of the lake we’ll detail here will be of interest. Deep Creek Lake, located in western Maryland, is a vacation spot and fishing destination for people all year round.

Map of deep creek lake