Deep Creek Lake fishing
Deep Creek Lake
What's biting at Deep Creek Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Deep Creek Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Near Oakland | 131 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Friendsville | 305 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Friendsville | 39 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek Near Swanton | 154 cfs | → |
| Cheat River At Albright | 1,070 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 169 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest
- Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest
- Big Run State Park
- Mill Run - Youghiogheny River Lake
Parks
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Herrington Manor State Park
- Big Run State Park
- Potomac State Forest
- Cathedral State Park
Reservoirs
- Deep Creek Dam
- Adventure Sports Center Pond
- Herrington Manor
- Little Youghiogheny Site 2
- Waterfront Greens Community Pond
- Little Youghiogheny Site 1
Boat launches
- Blue Trail Garrett County
- Mill Run Road Garrett County
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Jockey Hollow
- Somerfield North Boat Ramp
- Tubs Run
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Deep Creek Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Deep Creek Lake
What fish species are found at Deep Creek Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Deep Creek Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Deep Creek Lake.
How do I get to Deep Creek Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Deep Creek Lake.