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Electric-only lakes in Maryland

We've found 5 lakes in Maryland where gas engines can't be run and electric motors are allowed. 1 doesn't allow gas motors on board at all.

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Gas boats OK, motor up You can launch a boat with a gas outboard. Leave it up and use your electric motor. No gas motors on board Remove the outboard or bring a boat without one. Gas boats: check first The rules don't say. Call before you tow a gas boat there.

Greenbrier Lake

Near Boonsboro, Washington County
Electric motors onlyGas boats: check first

Private boats allowed with electric trolling motors only.

Size
42 acres
Fees & permits
Park day-use service charge ($3-$5 per person in season); Maryland angler's license 16+
Other rules
Rowboat and paddleboat rentals in summer.
Fish
Stocked trout, largemouth bass, bluegill
Managed by
Maryland DNR, Greenbrier State Park
What the official rules say
Bring your own boat (electric trolling motors only).

Hunting Creek Lake

Near Thurmont, Frederick County
Electric motors onlyGas boats: check first

Electric motors only; no gasoline motors.

Size
43 acres
Launch
Boat ramp
Fees & permits
Launch fee $3 MD residents / $5 non-residents (honor box at ramp)
Other rules
Boat rentals in summer.
Managed by
Maryland DNR, Cunningham Falls State Park
What the official rules say
Only electric motors are permitted. … No gasoline motors

Lake Habeeb

Near Cumberland, Allegany County
Electric motors onlyGas boats: check first

Electric motors only.

Size
243 acres
Launch
Two public boat ramps
Fees & permits
Ramp fee required
Other rules
Paddle craft must use designated launch areas.
Fish
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, crappie, trout
Managed by
Maryland DNR, Rocky Gap State Park
What the official rules say
Boating is permitted on Lake Habeeb but is limited to the use of electric motors only.

Liberty Reservoir

Near Eldersburg, Baltimore / Carroll County
Electric motors onlyGas boats: check first

Rowing, paddling, or battery-powered (electric) motors only.

Size
3,100 acres
Fees & permits
Seasonal permit from the City of Baltimore Reservoir Natural Resources Office required before launching; invasive-species affidavit (boat used only on Baltimore reservoirs).
Other rules
Baltimore City reservoir rules, which also cover Loch Raven and Prettyboy.
Fish
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, white perch, striped bass, walleye
Managed by
City of Baltimore Department of Public Works (Reservoir Natural Resources)
What the official rules say
Boat propulsion is limited to rowing, paddling, or battery-powered motors.

Savage River Reservoir

Near Bloomington / Westernport, Garrett County
Electric motors onlyNo gas motors on board

Electric motors only; outboard motors must be removed before launching.

Size
350 acres
Launch
Three public boat ramps (access affected by water levels)
Fish
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, rock bass, crappie, stocked rainbow trout
Managed by
Maryland DNR (Savage River State Forest)
What the official rules say
Boating is permitted on Savage River Reservoir but is limited to the use of boats with electric motors only. … Outboard motors are prohibited on Savage River Reservoir and need to be removed from your vessel prior to launching.

Before you go

Rules change, and some lakes close for the season or have their own permits. We link each lake to the agency page that states its motor rule, and show the month we checked it (most recently October 2026). Confirm the current rules with the lake's manager before you head out. Your state's boat registration and safety-equipment rules still apply on electric-only lakes.

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