Conowingo Surprise

Type: Tidal
Region: Central
Location: Conowingo Dam

I was certainly surprised at this nice sized largemouth bass, caught on a yellow twister tail at Fisherman's Park at Conowingo on Saturday July 30th. I did not get measurements because I wanted to release it unharmed as soon as possible but I know it was over 3lbs. I've been fishing up there for over 10 years and caught very few largemouth and never one this size.

DNR note: We appreciate this fishing report and photo, but we ask anglers to refrain from laying largemouth bass or any other fish species on rocks or dirt prior to release. This will do damage to their skin, scales, and protective slime layer, and make them more susceptible to disease. For more information on catch and release, please see the Department's "Practicing Catch and Release" website at dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/catch-and-release.aspx.