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Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering the state’s first-ever Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day for children under 16 years of age on March 23, one week before opening day for all trout anglers. “Trout fishing is a great way to introduce young people to the sport and our state’s natural beauty,” said John Mullican, Maryland DNR’s director of freshwater fisheries and hatcheries. “We hope children across the state will take advantage of this day reserved just for them to enjoy stocked waterways that are typically still closed.” On March 23, the state’s put-and-take trout areas under closure at that time will be open to youth from 6:30 AM. to 10 PM. These will be stocked in advance. Fishing areas under closure are online and in the Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing. Youth anglers may catch and keep up to two trout each, except brook trout, which must be released if caught. Anglers should note that not all locations are open or accessible during fishing hours, so they should confirm their local access point’s operating hours before attending. The traditional trout opening day for anglers of all ages will occur on March 30, beginning at 6:30 AM. Maryland’s […]

Park PROs - Introduction to Fishing at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Introduction to Fishing

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville

During this informal how-to class, Rangers Brian and Noah will provide one-on-one instruction on basic fishing techniques for beginner anglers ages six and up. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fishing gear and bait will be supplied. Participants ages 16 and up will need a valid Maryland non-tidal fishing license.

Park PROs - Hickory Syrup Making and Tasting at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Park PROs – Hickory Syrup Making and Tasting

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville

Come out and enjoy this fun and unique Park PROs opportunity to make hickory syrup from shagbark hickory trees. Ranger Noah will take you through all the steps you need to know to make your own hickory syrup at home. Free samples will be offered at the end of the program. An easy 1-mile hike will be offered afterwards for anyone who wants to see actual shagbark hickory trees.