Piney Run Reservoir
Piney Run is a 300-acre lake built by the Corps of Engineers in 1974 within Piney Run Park, with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Gasoline motors are prohibited.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Quality size, common
Redear Sunfish
Common
Bluegill
Common
Yellow Perch
Common
Channel Catfish
Common
Crappie
Black crappie common
Striped Bass
Present
Rainbow Trout
Stocked
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Piney Run Park boat rampsPublicTwo boat ramps (entrance fee at park gate); canoe and kayak rentals at the ramp; park open 7 am to sunset April 1 - Oct 31Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Piney Run Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Maryland Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Piney Run Reservoir ↗Local tips
- No gasoline motors; electric or paddle only
- No fishing from the dam structure or steep embankments
- Ice fishing is prohibited and the park closes Nov-Mar
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.