Mountain Lake Park, MD Fishing Trip — October
Your Mountain Lake Park, MD Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 42°F2.3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Mountain Lake Park
58°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Mountain Lake Park
No guides are based in Mountain Lake Park, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
Maryland Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.
Species Regulations
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Check specific regulations for impoundments and tidal waters as they may vary.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:30-inch minimum
Anglers are encouraged to harvest and remove invasive catfish species.
Striped Bass
Season:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Striped Bass regulations are complex and change frequently. Consult the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for the most up-to-date information.