Greenbelt Lake Fishing Guide, Prince George's County, Maryland

• Overview

  Greenbelt Lake stands in Prince George's County, Maryland. The sea is 12 miles distant. It covers about 22 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. You are 0.7 miles from Greenbelt. Berwyn Heights is 1.4 miles away, with Goddard at 2.1 miles. Near neighbours include: Alter Pond some 2.1 miles off, Blue Pond 4 miles, Mabbott Pond some 4.6 miles off, Redington Lake 5 miles and Harding Spring Pond some 5.1 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Greenbelt Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged across Prince George's County include blue catfish, bluegill, tessellated darter, American eel and black crappie. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Greenbelt Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 33°F at the bottom of winter. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Greenbelt Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Alter Pond at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. For Greenbelt Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.