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Broadford Lake is a popular fishing spot in Garrett County, Maryland. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near structure. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall for higher catch rates, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Broadford Lake offers a great fishing and outdoor recreation experience for visitors of all ages.
FEATURED FISH - ALLIGATOR GAR
Because of its huge size and great strength, the alligator gar is popular with anglers. Obviously, it is not a fish that is easily caught, as its sharp teeth will cut most lines in an instant. They are edible, but are not highly rated by most people. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: It is certainly one of the most distinctive freshwater species of fish. It can be distinguished from all other gars by the two rows of teeth in the upper jaw, its broader snout, and its size when fully grown. All other gars have one row of teeth in the upper jaw. In most other respects all gars are very similar in appearance, with a long body, a long, toothy snout, and a single dorsal fin that is far back on the body above the anal fin and just before the tail. The tail is rounded and pectoral, ventral, and anal fins are fairly evenly spaced on the lower half of the body. The gars most closely resemble the fishes of the pike family (muskellunge, northern pike, and the pickerels, Esox spp.) in body shape and fin placement. In the pike family, the tail is forked not rounded.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Brown Bullhead
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Yellow Bullhead
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Black Crappie
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Tiger Muskellunge
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Yellow Perch
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Rainbow Trout
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER BELOW CONFLUENCE
2024-12-21T02:45:00.000-05:00 |
2010cfs | 3.61ft | 1305ft |
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CASSELMAN RIVER AT MARKLETON
2024-12-21T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
864cfs | 2.67ft | 1656ft |
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MONONGAHELA RIVER NEAR MASONTOWN
2024-12-21T02:45:00.000-05:00 |
15900cfs | 12.99ft | 765ft |
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YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT OHIOPYLE
2024-12-21T02:15:00.000-05:00 |
2160cfs | 3.47ft | 1170ft |
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LAUREL HILL CREEK AT URSINA
2024-12-21T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
371cfs | 1.84ft | 1338ft |
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WILLS CREEK NEAR CUMBERLAND
2024-12-21T02:00:00.000-05:00 |
448cfs | 3.43ft | 703ft |
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DUNKARD CREEK AT SHANNOPIN
2024-12-21T02:15:00.000-05:00 |
140cfs | 2.58ft | 812ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Trout Pond | |||
| Short Mountain WMA | |||
| Laurel Fork | |||
| Wolf Gap | |||
| Kumbrabow State Forest | |||
| Audra State Park |
