I see on here wher folks are asking a lot about where to find bait at Deep Creek Lake. I thought that I'd take it upon myself to render an opinion about it.
Nicklow's Bait Addison PA, US Route 40, National Pike (25-30 minutes from DCL)This is my favorite tackle shop in these parts. Fatheads $9.95/ Pound. That's about 12 doz. which is a full compound bucket of breathing bait for a big weekend of fishing with lots of guys. Nicklows also carries ice gear, gas augers, etc. In the back the have a huge wholesale distributorship of fishing gear. You want it.....they got it. You have to ask to go in the back. The prices are not discount.....but...... if there's something you have to have.....today.....Nic klows has it. They supply the bait for all of the bait stores in this area for miles.
Deep Creek Outfitters - Rt. 219 McHenry near the Burger King. Traditionally this has always been my bait store. They are also a MD Ceritfied weigh and check in station. This is where you can enter all of the seasonal contests. They open at 9 am which is a real drag for early risers.
Bills Outdoor Center - Rt 219 Thayerville DC (the old Johnny's Bait House). High Prices. Good selection of tackle. Also, if you forgot hat, gloves, coat....this is the place you can buy that......did I say expensive? They have Kahuna shiners 6"....in case you really have to have "the big one". Souveniers.
Swanton store - Very southern end of Rt. 495 in Swanton. Sometimes they are not always reliable with minnows. However, they always have worms, maggots, etc. Great prices. They have a unique little store with lots of local chatter on what's hot and what their hitting. Great trout gear too. This is a good place to pick up a soda and a pepperoni roll.
D&B Sportshop - Rt. 135 Deer Park near the firehall. This little puny store has a HUGE inventory. These are the good old boys. They know what's happening and there'll be 4-5 guys sitting around the stove talking fishing. They got the bait...cheap....when the aerator isn't broke down. This is the closest stop to the southern end of the lake.
Does anyone have some to add? Is their a bait store in Friendsville? Crellin?
Hope this helps.....print it out tiny and tuck it away.