Big Millpond Fishing near Forest Glen, Maryland

• Overview

  Set in Montgomery County, Big Millpond is a Maryland water. The sea is 8.6 miles distant. Forest Glen sits 1.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Wheaton at 1.4 miles and Four Corners at 1.4 miles. Within a short drive: Pine Lake 2 miles away, Lake Bernard Frank 6.9 miles off, McMillan Reservoir 7 miles away, Dalecarlia Reservoir 7.1 miles off and Greenbelt Lake 8.2 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Big Millpond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged across Montgomery County include bluegill, largemouth bass, fantail darter and tessellated darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Big Millpond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 33°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Big Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Pine Lake sits 2 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Big Millpond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.