Deep Creek Lake Anglers Urged to Participate in Northern Pike Survey

Deep Creek Lake angler, Ryan Cooper, with his trophy northern pike.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking the anglers of Deep Creek Lake to complete a short questionnaire regarding northern pike management. The results will be used to evaluate the need for regulation updates to develop a trophy northern pike fishery in the lake. 

Survey forms are available here or at the following tackle shops: Deep Creek Lake Outfitters, McHenry; The Bassin’ Box, LaVale; Backbone Mountain Sports Shop, Oakland; and Nicklow’s Wholesale Bait, Addison, Pa.

Completed forms are due April 30, 2015 and may be returned to the Department via:

• Mail: Maryland DNR Fisheries Service; 301 Braddock Road; Frostburg, MD 21532;
• Fax: with cover letter to: (301)689-7200; or
• Email: to: matt.sell@maryland.gov (Please include “Northern Pike Survey” in subject line).

Please submit only one survey per angler. Those who have already participated should not complete another survey.