Reservoir · Maryland

Jennings Randolph Lake

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Location Snapshot

Jennings Randolph Lake is an Appalachian reservoir on the Maryland–West Virginia line with steep wooded banks, creek arms, and cool open water. Rainbow trout and walleye are the principal supported targets.

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StrikeTracks does not currently provide a live condition rating for this destination. Destination and fishery information is still available.

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Jennings Randolph Lake.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 24, 2026

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

Rainbow trout and walleye are primary in Jennings Randolph Lake. Rainbow trout are stocked, and walleye are established.

Target species

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Winter

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers
  • Trolling

Stocking information

Rainbow trout are stocked in Jennings Randolph Lake.

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · Maryland Department of Natural Resources

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
  • Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
  • Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Maryland

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Lake Details

Management Category

Reservoir

Regulation Scope

Jennings Randolph Lake.

Regulation Summary

Maryland freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.

Target Species

Largemouth Bass, Trout

Public Access

Public