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Lake Information for Wye Mills Community Lake


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Description: 

At 50 acres in size, Wye Mills Lake is among the largest impoundments on the Eastern Shore. Maximum depth is 8 ft, and the average is 4 ft. The upper third of the lake is quite shallow with gradual drop-offs, while the lower two thirds of the lake has steeper banks with sharp drop-offs. The lower two thirds of Wye Mills Lake consists of outstanding fish habitat. There are many downed trees and undercut roots on the shorelines. Aquatic vegetation is widespread during the summer months. Additionally, several fish attractors have been placed along the concrete dam breast to provide fishing opportunities from shore.

Fishing Description: 

Wye Mills Lake is a standard bass/bluegill lake and is managed as such. Good numbers and sizes of bass and bluegills are present. Bass have abundant forage from which to feed and can be finicky as a result. Fishermen stand a good chance, however, to catch a trophy from this lake. Anglers may also catch other species including: white and black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, brown bullhead catfish, common carp, yellow perch, gizzard shad and golden shiners.

Directions to Lake: 

From Annapolis - Take US Rt. 50 east towards Easton, take right onto Rt 213, parking lot and boat ramp will be on left before going over small bridge.

Fish: 
Crappie
Fish: 
Largemouth Bass
Fish: 
Smallmouth Bass
Fish: 
Sunfish
Fish: 
Catfish Family
Optional Information
Maximum depth: 
8ft
Surface area: 
50.00
Name: 
Wye Mills Community Lake
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
Maryland

Businesses Located Nearby

Boat Rental

    Schnaitman's Boat Rentals
  • 12518 Wye Landing Ln - Wye Mills, MD
  • (410) 827-7663

Vacation Rental


Bar and Restaurant


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