Jennings Randolph Lake
Jennings Randolph Lake is a 952-acre Army Corps reservoir on the North Branch Potomac River, shared by Mineral County, West Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland. It is known for walleye and smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Natural reproduction, legal fish to 17 in in a state survey
Smallmouth Bass
Many 12 to 15 in fish
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Howell Run Boat LaunchRampBoat launch and picnic area on the West Virginia sideDirections ↗
- Maryland Boat LaunchRampFour-lane concrete ramp off Mt Zion RoadDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Jennings Randolph Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bill's Outdoor CenterNearby20768 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD 21550(301) 387-3474Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake sits on the state line, so check both West Virginia and Maryland rules.
- Walleye fishing is best in late spring.
- Schools of emerald shiners are the main forage, so use shiner-like lures.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.