Fishing Heron Lake in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

• Overview

  Set in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, this is Heron Lake. The bank is 20 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Hillsmere Shores sits 1.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Baltimore is the closest city, 24 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Heron Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Anne Arundel County include striped bass, common carp and blue catfish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Heron Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 34°F on the long-run figures. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Heron Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard sits half a mile away and handles boats. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A jetty or pier is mapped about 110 yards from here. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Chase Pond, 0.2 miles away. Confirm before you fish Heron Lake.