The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Liberty Reservoir
Carroll County, Maryland · 3,030 acres (4.7 sq mi)
59°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Liberty Reservoir
In Carroll County, Maryland, Liberty Reservoir covers 3,030 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the North Branch Patapsco River. Liberty Reservoir supplies drinking water to the Baltimore area and spans the Baltimore-Carroll county line.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 33 miles. The water sits about 410 ft above sea level. It reaches about 144 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Eldersburg, is about 2.4 miles west. Ellicott City, the nearest city, is about 9 miles southeast.
- Size
- 3,030 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 144 ft
- Shoreline
- About 33 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- North Branch Patapsco River
- County
- Carroll County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Maryland, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 59°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Liberty Reservoir
- Eldersburgabout 2.4 mi west
- Reisterstownabout 2.6 mi northeast
- Sykesvilleabout 3.5 mi southwest
- Randallstownabout 4.6 mi southeast
- Ellicott Citynearest city, about 9 mi southeast
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Questions about Liberty Reservoir
What fish are in Liberty Reservoir?
Lakes like Liberty Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Liberty Reservoir?
About 144 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Liberty Reservoir?
3,030 acres, with about 33 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Liberty Reservoir?
Eldersburg is about 2.4 miles west; Reisterstown is about 2.6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Liberty Reservoir today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Liberty Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
