Prettyboy Reservoir

Prettyboy Reservoir, a 600 hectare (1500 acre) impoundment, is located in the piedmont region of central Maryland.  The reservoir is owned and maintained by the City of Baltimore Department of Public Works.  A variety of sportfish species provide fishing opportunities.  Fishing is permitted from the shoreline and boats that possess a seasonal Baltimore City Reservoir boat permit.  Boat propulsion is limited to rowing, paddling, or battery powered motors.  The reservoir’s only boat ramp facility is located on Spook Hill Road near Kidd’s Schoolhouse Road.   

The black bass population is the primary focus of sampling efforts and management. Electrofishing surveys are conducted to assess the population structure of black bass and other gamefish.