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Prettyboy Reservoir is a 1,500-acre man-made lake in northern Baltimore County, Maryland. It was created after building the Prettyboy Dam on the Gunpowder River in 1932. It is one of three reservoirs built to improve the Metropolitan Baltimore supply with water. The area in which the lake was created is sparsely populated and is strictly zoned to prevent development. The lake is a fishermen’s delight, well-stocked with smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, brown and rainbow trout, white perch, and striped bass.

Swimming is not permitted in Prettyboy Reservoir, but boating is allowed. Surrounded with dense forests, the area around the reservoir is full of wildlife and provides exceptionally scenic hike and paddling. It is common to spot white-tailed deer, rabbit, wild turkey, and many species of songbirds. Hiking through the area on the network of trails is very popular; these trails are also open to horseback riding.

Beckleysville Rd, Hampstead, MD 21074

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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