Reservoir · Maryland
Youghiogheny Reservoir
Location Snapshot
Youghiogheny Reservoir is a mountain reservoir on the Youghiogheny along the Maryland–Pennsylvania line, distinct from the river reaches downstream. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are principal targets, with walleye, northern pike, and channel catfish also supported.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Youghiogheny Reservoir.
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 Youghiogheny Reservoir. Northern pike and walleye are common and established. Bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch are present and established.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- 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
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Management Category
Reservoir
Regulation Scope
Youghiogheny Reservoir.
Regulation Summary
Maryland freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public