Fishing For Other Species In Maryland
Guide to fishing for chain pickerel, muskie, northern pike and tiger muskie in Maryland.
This state offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about these species of fish, found in Maryland waters. Larger lakes across the state, with some of these miscellaneous fish populations, may include Deep Creek Lake, Liberty Reservoir, Little Seneca Lake, Loch Raven Reservoir, Prettyboy Reservoir, Rocky Gorge Reservoir, St. Mary's Lake, Triadelphia Reservoir, Youghiogheny River Lake and others.
Other Available Species
Chain pickerel
World record: 9 lbs 6 oz
State Record: 8.0 lbs
Muskie (Muskellunge)
World record: 69 lbs 9 oz
State Record: 32.5 lbs
Northern pike
World record: 55 lbs 1 oz
State Record: 24.8 lbs
Tiger muskie
World record: 51 lbs 2 oz
State Record: 29.3 lbs
Click the images and links above for species details.
Check out the Northern Pike Fishing page to get tips, tactics and methods for catching more pike. Also visit the top producing northern pike lures page to assist in selecting the best baits. The Muskie Fishing page offers methods, tips and tactics. Also view the page revealing the top producing lures for catching musky and tiger musky.
Maryland Miscellaneous State Record Fish
The state record chain pickerel was taken out of Salisbury Lake.
The state record muskie was caught in the Upper Potomac River.
The state record northern pike was taken out of Deep Creek Lake.
The state record tiger muskie was taken out of Potomac River.
Information on fishing for unique species, by state.
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