Rocky Gorge Reservoir

Rocky Gorge Reservoir (Duckett Reservoir)

Area (town or county):

Howard County, MD

Additional Costs to fish (permits etc.):

*Does not include fishing licenses and rental fees*

Permit required for boating or fishing

(Permits apply to Triadelphia Reservoir as well)

Boat ramp(s):

Yes

(Available March 1 - December 15)

Boat Regulations:

Electric motors only.

Bait and tackle onsite?

None

Species of fish available:

· Largemouth Bass

· Smallmouth Bass

· Crappie

· Channel Catfish

· Tiger Muskie

· Walleye Pike

· Walleye

· Northern Pike

· Carp

Links:

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Information

Size (Acres):

800

Map Available:

Yes (Hard copy available when you purchase a permit)

Click Here to View on Google Maps

Overview:

South of Triadelphia Reservoir and also part of the Patuxent River system

Rocky Gorge Reservoir is long and narrow. The reservoir is run by the

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and they have specific rules

for how the watershed it used, so please see the Link section above to

ensure you know all the regulations. Great fishing for largemouth bass,

smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike exist. A permit is required

for fishing or boating and shore fishing is allowed but only in specific

areas. You can get a daily permit or an annual one for more frequent

visitors. Permits purchased apply to both the Triadelphia Reservoir

and the Rocky Gorge Reservoir. You can pick up your permit at the

Brighton Dam Information Center on Brighton Dam road or one of the

commissions offices, see the website for the details.