Reservoir · Maryland
Conowingo Pond
Location Snapshot
Conowingo Pond is the Susquehanna River reservoir immediately above Conowingo Dam, with riverine current, rocky banks, coves, and impoundment structure. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, and channel catfish are the principal supported targets.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Conowingo Pond.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Smallmouth bass are primary and established in Conowingo Pond. Channel catfish and largemouth bass are common and established, and striped bass are common and migratory.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Maryland
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Lake Details
Management Category
Reservoir
Regulation Scope
Conowingo Pond.
Regulation Summary
Maryland freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass
Public Access
Public