Grove Point Disposal Area Lake in Cecil County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Maryland, Grove Point Disposal Area Lake falls inside Cecil County. It sits 0.8 miles in from the sea. It measures about 49 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Nothing else we list in Cecil County covers more water. You are 8 miles from Aberdeen Proving Ground. Baltimore is the closest city, 32 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Grove Point Disposal Area Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Cecil County records list largemouth bass, tessellated darter and common carp among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Grove Point Disposal Area Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 33°F to 76°F. 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. It holds true on Grove Point Disposal Area Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Grove Neck Wildlife Sanctuary runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Little Romney Creek, 8.8 miles out. For Grove Point Disposal Area Lake in particular, ask before you travel.