Liberty Reservoir

Liberty Reservoir, a 1255 hectare (3100 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 from boats that possess a seasonal Baltimore City Reservoir boat permit. Boat propulsion is limited to rowing, paddling, or battery powered motors. The reservoir has two boat ramp facilities located on Oakland Road. Additional watershed usage regulations may be found by contacting the City of Baltimore at the Liberty Reservoir office.  The black bass population has been the primary focus of sampling efforts and management. Electrofishing surveys are conducted to assess the population structure of black bass and panfish every three years. Fishing statistics summarized by gamefish species from recent Maryland DNR Freshwater Fisheries surveys can be found in the Impoundment Fishing Stats tool below.