Northern Pike (Youghiogheny River Lake) regulations in Maryland

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A northern pike (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 24 inches, with a daily limit of 2.

Northern Pike (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir)	Open year-round	24 inch minimum	2 per day

Notes

24 inch minimum here versus 30 inches statewide.
Youghiogheny River Lake is the reservoir shared with Pennsylvania and has its own table that overrides the statewide nontidal limits.

Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording

Season: Open Year Round
Size: 24 inches
Limit: Daily—2
Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed: “NORTHERN PIKE | 24 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—2 | Cannot be used as bait.”

Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the northern pike

Man-made lake in Maryland, United States

Deep Creek Lake is an artificial reservoir in the U.S. state of Maryland. It has an area of 3,900 acres (16 km2), a shoreline length of 69 miles (111 km), and a volume of 106,000 acre⋅ft (0.131 km3). The lake is home to a wide variety of aquatic life, such as freshwater fish and aquatic birds. Along with the nearby Wisp Ski Resort, the lake is a popular regional vacation and tourism destination. Deep Creek Lake State Park is on the northeast side. There is also the Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Northern Pike (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?

24 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.

How many Northern Pike (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?

2 per day.

When is Northern Pike (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?

Open year-round.

Is my Northern Pike (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?

A northern pike (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 24 inches, with a daily limit of 2.