Stream / River · Garrett
Savage River
Official trout-water information for Savage River in Garrett, Maryland.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.55943, -79.08950
- Mapped source length
- 14.05 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
4 documented reaches
Savage River mainstem from the downstream side of the Rt. 135 bridge upstream for a distance of approximately 2.7 miles to the lower suspension bridge (Allegany Bridge).
Length: 3.48 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trophy Trout - Artificial Flies Only, Trophy Trout - Artificial Lures and Flies Only, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: NA
Savage River - mainstem from Savage Reservoir upstream to Poplar Lick
Length: 4.62 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trophy Trout - Artificial Flies Only, Trophy Trout - Artificial Lures and Flies Only, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 1
Savage River mainstem from the Savage River Reservoir Dam downstream to the lower suspension bridge (Allegany Bridge).
Length: 1.23 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trophy Trout - Artificial Flies Only, Trophy Trout - Artificial Lures and Flies Only, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: NA
AKlotz
Length: 4.72 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trophy Trout - Artificial Flies Only, Trophy Trout - Artificial Lures and Flies Only, Trout Stocking Location
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation6,250 trout
- 2026 spring monthly allocation; exact stocking dates are published through DNR activity updatesRainbow TroutStockings are subject to weather and hatchery constraints.
Published history
- 780 troutRainbow Trout
Access evidence
8 matched records
Savage River Put and Take Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Savage River Put and Take Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Lower Savage River
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Lower Savage River
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Elklick
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Bluelick
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Mount Aetna
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Little Savage River
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.