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Potomac River Reservoir
Potomac River Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington County, Maryland. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
88°
63°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
90°
66°
13 mph
8%
Sun
Showers
83°
68°
16 mph
60%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Opequon Creek2.6 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Marsh Run2.4 mi
- Swan Pond3.3 mi
- Hoke Run3.8 mi
- Potomac River Reservoir6.9 mi
- Conococheague Creek7.3 mi
- Little Antietam Creek5.9 mi
- Antietam Creek6.8 mistocked May 6, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Potomac River Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Potomac River Reservoir?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Potomac River Reservoir?+
Potomac River Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.