Greenbriar Lake Fishing in Washington County, Maryland

• Overview

  The Washington County entry here is Greenbriar Lake, in Maryland. Elevation runs to 833 feet. It runs to roughly 27 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. With about 1.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Maryland listings. The closest town, Boonsboro, is 2.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Arlington, 53 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Greenbriar Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Washington County include smallmouth bass, bluegill and largemouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Greenbriar Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 74°F in July and bottoms out near 29°F in January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Greenbriar Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Hagerstown Reservoir sits 7.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Greenbriar Lake.