Allen Pond in Prince George's County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Allen Pond lies within the bounds of Prince George's County, Maryland. Salt water lies 9.3 miles off. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Some 0.8 miles away sits Bowie, the nearest settlement. Washington is the closest city, 16 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Allen Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Prince George's County, recorded fish include blue catfish, bluegill, tessellated darter, American eel and black crappie. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Allen Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 33°F for January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Allen Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Woodward Pond at 2 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Allen Pond may have changed since it was mapped.