Hunting Creek Lake fishing
Hunting Creek Lake
What's biting at Hunting 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 Hunting Creek Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antietam Creek Near Waynesboro | 204 cfs | → |
| Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville | 406 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Bridgeport | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Monocacy Blvd At Frederick | 3,970 cfs | → |
| Catoctin Creek Near Middletown | 279 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Jug Bridge Near Frederick | 4,700 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Houck Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
- Camp Greentop
- Camp Round Meadow
- Poplar Grove Ii Group Camping Area
- Poplar Grove I Group Camping Area
- Owens Creek - Catoctin Mountain National Park
Parks
- Cunningham Falls State Park-Houck Area
- Catoctin Mountain Park
- Thurmont Park
- Catoctin Mountain Zoological Park
- Eyler Park
- Cunningham Falls State Park-Manor Area
Reservoirs
- Hunting Creek Dam
- Summit Lake Church Camp Dam
- Warner Gap Hollow Dam
- Upper Lake Royer
- Emmitsburg Dam
- Bond Farm Pond
Boat launches
- Catoctin Hollow Road 13916, Frederick County
- Big Red Trail Mount Lena
- Frederick
- Taylors Landing
- Snyders Landing Road 17045, Sharpsburg
- Long Pine
Points of interest
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 Hunting Creek Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hunting Creek Lake
What fish species are found at Hunting Creek Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Hunting 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 Hunting Creek Lake.
How do I get to Hunting 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 Hunting Creek Lake.