Rocky Gorge Reservoir (T. Howard Duckett)
Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a WSSC-owned water supply reservoir of approximately 773 acres open to fishing and boating with a watershed permit. DNR samples show largemouth bass, bluegill, white perch and stunted yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Ranked 4th of medium impoundments for bass over 15 in (2024)
Bluegill
Sampled by DNR 2025
White Perch
Sampled by DNR 2025
Yellow Perch
Sampled 2025; DNR reports stunted population
Striped Bass
DNR lists T. Howard Duckett as a nontidal striped bass harvest water
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Browns Bridge LaunchPublicPublic launch operated by WSSC, Montgomery County side; Watershed Use Permit $6 daily / $70 annual; permits at Brighton Dam Information CenterDirections ↗
- 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 Rocky Gorge Reservoir (T. Howard Duckett) 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 Rocky Gorge Reservoir (T. Howard Duckett) ↗Local tips
- Largemouth bass over 15 inches were among the best catch rates of Maryland's medium impoundments in 2024
- Yellow perch are stunted per DNR, so expect many small perch
- A WSSC Watershed Use Permit is required to launch
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