Stream / River · Garrett
Youghiogheny River
Official trout-water information for Youghiogheny River in Garrett, Maryland.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.49041, -79.43129
- Mapped source length
- 28.39 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
4 documented reaches
Youghiogheny River mainstem (Garrett County) below Friendsville from a site located 50 yards downstream of Maple Street (at the confluence of Minnow Run) downstream 1.8 mils to the powerline crossing upstream of the Youghiogheny Reservoir.
Length: 2.25 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Delayed Harvest Group 2, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: NA
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County. Mainstem beginning at a red post approximately 100 yards upstream of the Deep Creek Lake tailrace and extending downstream 4 miles to the Sang Run Bridge.
Length: 3.62 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Delayed Harvest Group 2, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: NA
AKlotz
Length: 5.41 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Delayed Harvest Group 2, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Youghiogheny River mainstem (Garrett County) below Friendsville from a site located 50 yards downstream of Maple Street (at the confluence of Minnow Run) downstream 1.8 mils to the powerline crossing upstream of the Youghiogheny Reservoir.
Length: 17.11 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Delayed Harvest Group 2, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 0
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation1,640 trout
- 2026 spring monthly allocation1,810 trout
- 2026 spring monthly allocation; exact stocking dates are published through DNR activity updatesStockings are subject to weather and hatchery constraints.
Access evidence
9 matched records
Youghiogheny River Put and Take Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
West Liberty Street Bridge
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Crellin Underwood Road
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Garrett County
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Youghiogheny River Put and Take Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Crellin
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Youghiogheny, Hoyes
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Youghiogheny, Sang Run
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
Youghiogheny, Underwood Road
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Youghiogheny, Silver Knob Road
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.
Catch-and-release regulation
All trout must be released immediately within this published management category.
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.