Brown Trout is recorded in 4 of the 6 spots within 75 minutes of Washington. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Brown Trout peaks around Washington in April, May, and June. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Washington
1. Triadelphia Reservoir
Triadelphia Reservoir is a 42-minute drive from downtown Washington. Launch at Greenbridge Recreation Area, the public ramp on Triadelphia Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 21 mi). Public access on Triadelphia Reservoir: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 64 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Walleye, Brown Trout, and Common Carp.
2. Little Seneca Lake
Little Seneca Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Washington. Launch at Black Hill Regional Park boat ramp, the public ramp on Little Seneca Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.2 mi). Public access on Little Seneca Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Brown Trout, and Green Sunfish.
3. Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake is a 65-minute drive from downtown Washington. Launch at Liberty Reservoir, the public ramp on Liberty Lake closest to downtown (≈ 35.9 mi). Public access on Liberty Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 142 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, and Walleye.
4. Loch Raven Reservoir
Loch Raven Reservoir is a 71-minute drive from downtown Washington. Launch at Loch Raven Fishing Center, the public ramp on Loch Raven Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 46.6 mi). Public access on Loch Raven Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 75 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Brown Trout, Common Carp, and Bluegill.
