Triadelphia Reservoir
Triadelphia Reservoir is a WSSC-owned water supply reservoir of approximately 800 acres that allows fishing and boating with a watershed use permit. Maryland DNR lists it among the reservoirs where nontidal striped bass may be harvested.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Sampled in DNR impoundment bass rankings
Smallmouth Bass
Sampled in DNR impoundment bass rankings
Striped Bass
DNR lists Tridelphia as a nontidal striped bass harvest water
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Branch LaunchPublicPublic launch operated by WSSC, Howard County; open mid-March to Nov 30 during watershed hours (30 min before sunrise to sunset); Watershed Use Permit $6 daily / $70 annualDirections ↗
- 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 Triadelphia 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 Triadelphia Reservoir ↗Local tips
- A WSSC Watershed Use Permit is needed to launch; buy it at the Brighton Dam Information Center
- Launching is only allowed mid-March through November 30 and during daylight hours
- Bass numbers are lower here than at nearby Rocky Gorge in DNR electrofishing rankings, so work cover patiently
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.