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Is it true that you can't use live Bait in Deep Creek or any MD waters? I'm not exactly sure how my traps will be effective without live bait.
Live bait is allowed on Deep Creek (http://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/). You can have up to 5 lines in the water (any combination of rods and tip-ups). Most people recommend Nicklows for your ice fishing bait and tackle needs (https://www.nicklowswholesale.com/).
I don't recommend Savage River Reservoir because water levels fluctuate a lot in winter. Had a buddy a few years ago who walked out on the ice and found there was 20 inches of air between the bottom of the ice and the water... almost sh*t his pants.