4-05-2024 4:18am

DAYTRIPS: LOCH RAVEN

Hunt Valley Life Staff

LOCH RAVEN FISHING CENTER

AMENITIES

Boat Ramps
Boat Rentals
Fishing Center
Recreation And Parks Office
Restrooms

ABOUT

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Stay local! Loch Raven Fishing Center, located on the shores of 2,400-acre Loch Raven Reservoir and offering an assortment of services and goods for anglers, canoeists and boating enthusiasts, including:

Boat rentals
Fishing tackle and live bait for a variety of fish, including large and small mouth bass, yellow perch and northern pike
Snacks and sundries

LAUNCHING AND DOCKING PERMITS

All permits for the 2024 season have been sold. Permits for the 2025 season will go on sale in January through CivicRec. You may still visit the center during operating hours to rent a vessel and enjoy fishing on the reservoir or join the Kayak Share program and enjoy paddling at four of our waterfront parks.

KAYAK SHARE PROGRAM

Join Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Kayak Share program and enjoy paddling at Loch Raven Fishing Center, Marshy Point Nature Center, Rocky Point Park and Miami Beach Park. Membership includes use of a kayak, paddle, life vest and seasonal admission to Rocky Point Park and Miami Beach Park. The cost is $200 for ages 18 and over. The application and payment will be processed through CivicRec. The creation of an account is required in order to access and browse the recreation programs and offerings. Once you have completed the online process your membership card will arrive by mail. Information and tutorials for CivicRec.

SEASONS AND HOURS

Season	Hours
April 5 through Labor Day	Open daily at 6 a.m. Closing time posted daily at the Center.
Labor Day through last Sunday in October	Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
After seasonal close through April 5	Closed

RENTAL RATES

All rental rates are per day and subject to applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.

Each motor rental comes with one battery that is fully charged prior to rental. Each battery will give approximately two to three hours of high-speed running with the standard motors.

The occupant capacity for boats is three passengers.

Type of Rental	Cost	Description
Standard Boat	$35	14-foot Jon boat 30-pound, thrust electric motor One battery Oars Anchor Life jackets
Premium Boat	$66	14-foot Jon boat Two swivel seats Carpet 50-pound thrust electric motor Two batteries Oars Anchor Life jackets
Rowboat Rental	$23	Boat Oars Life jackets
Kayak (Available May 1 through October 1)	$22	Paddle Life jacket
Extra Battery	$7

SENIOR SPECIAL

Every Wednesday, the first 20 patrons over 62 years of age receive a free boat rental (motor extra).

RETURNS

All boats and kayaks must be returned and checked-in by posted time. Failure to return by the posted time will result in a $10 fine.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

In an effort to provide ready boating access to Loch Raven Reservoir, we must limit the parking and activities at the fishing center to that of its patrons. Therefore no picnicking, shoreline fishing or other "non-fishing center" related activities are permitted on the shore. Those wishing to pursue other recreational activities in and around the reservoir property are encouraged to park on Loch Raven Drive near Morgan Mill and Providence Roads for dawn to dusk parking.

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