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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Pickerel (Youghiogheny River Lake) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) | Open year-round | 18 inch minimum | 4 per day |
Notes
- 18 inch minimum here versus 14 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
- 18 inches
- Limit
- Daily—4
- Youghiogheny River Lake (reservoir) — as printed
- “PICKEREL | 18 inches | Open Year Round | Daily—4 | Cannot be used as bait.”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the pickerel
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 Pickerel (Youghiogheny River Lake) in Maryland?
18 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Pickerel (Youghiogheny River Lake) can you keep per day in Maryland?
4 per day.
When is Pickerel (Youghiogheny River Lake) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Pickerel (Youghiogheny River Lake) a keeper today?
A pickerel (youghiogheny river lake) is a keeper today if it measures at least 18 inches, with a daily limit of 4.