Barbadoes Pond near Cambridge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Barbadoes Pond is listed under Dorchester County, Maryland. The shore lies 6 miles out. The water covers some 75 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.7 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is low-lying compared with other Maryland water we list. Head to Cambridge, 11 miles away, for anything you forgot. Algonquin lies 12 miles off, Trappe another 18 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Barbadoes Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Dorchester County list striped bass, white perch, bluegill, gizzard shad and largemouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Barbadoes Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 77°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Barbadoes Pond. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Swan Pond, 0.7 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Barbadoes Pond for certain.