Meadow Run Lake near Frostburg: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Maryland, Meadow Run Lake falls inside Garrett County. The water sits 2,585 feet up. Roughly 63 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Shoreline comes to about 1.7 miles, small enough to learn in a day. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Maryland listings. Nearest town is Frostburg, 9.6 miles off. The nearest city of size is Pittsburgh, 70 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Meadow Run Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, brown trout and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Meadow Run Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 25°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near late December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. That shapes the year on Meadow Run Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try New Germany Lake, 3.2 miles away. Check the position at Meadow Run Lake before loading the car.