Chews Lake near Croom: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Chews Lake in the Prince George's County part of Maryland. Around the bank it is rolling hill. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Croom at 3 miles is the nearest place to stop. Then Greater Upper Marlboro, 3.2 miles, and Marlton, 3.3 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Chews Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Prince George's County: blue catfish, bluegill, tessellated darter, American eel and black crappie. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Chews Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 34°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. 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. Chews Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Depot Pond at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Chews Lake as something to verify.