Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb, Allegany County, MD

Chain Pickerel fishing today

Workable day for Chain Pickerel.

68/100

Why today scores 68

  • 8 mph wind — Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

Right now at Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb

Water temp
unavailable
Air temp
77°F
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:27 AM / 7:58 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows today
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM · 4:50 AM - 6:50 AM · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Forecast
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

About Chain Pickerel

Esox niger. Native toothy predator of mill ponds, blackwater rivers, and grassy shorelines — especially common on the Eastern Shore. Hits spinners, spoons, and minnow plugs aggressively. Cold-weather fishery when bass have shut down.

Preferred water temp: 45–80°F (ideal 60°F). Preferred tide: either.

MD regulations

Minimum size
14"
Daily creel limit
5

Non-tidal MD: 14-inch minimum, 5 per day. Open year-round.

Source: NTMD regulations. Last verified: 2026-04-22.