Deep Creek Lake State Park

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Deep Creek Lake State Park, Maryland, USA
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Location Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Coordinates 39°31′30″N 79°18′18″W / 39.525, -79.305
Area 1,818 acres (7.36 km²)
Governing body Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Deep Creek Lake State Park is a popular vacation area in Garrett County, Maryland, USA. It surrounds a man-made lake that was created in 1923 by an electric company on a tributary of the Youghiogheny River. The lake was purchased by the state of Maryland in 2000 and is used for boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. There is a state park that borders the lake, where black bears are occasionally seen by visitors. Deep Creek Lake is about 15 miles (25 km) from Interstate 68 on U.S. Route 219.

Deep Creek Lake
Location Garrett County, Maryland
Coordinates 39.5095354° N 79.3911531° W
Lake type reservoir
Primary inflows Deep Creek
Catchment area 64.7 sq mi (168 km²)
Basin countries United States
Surface area 3,628 acres (14.68 km²)
Surface elevation 2,461 ft (750 m)

Deep Creek Lake is the largest inland body of water in the state of Maryland. Like all lakes in Maryland, it is man-made.[1] The lake is home to a wide variety of freshwater fish and aquatic birds. The Wisp Ski resort is located nearby. This resort is home to a thriving winter tourism industry and has expanded its offerings to include some summer activities as well. Fishing is extremely popular on the lake. Recreational boating in the summertime is as well. Fish commonly caught by anglers include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, rainbow trout, black crappie, walleye, yellow perch, rock bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, common carp, chain pickerel, and northern pike.

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  1. ^ Maryland’s Lakes and Reservoirs: FAQ.

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