Lake Lariat, Maryland: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Maryland holds Lake Lariat, in Calvert County. The shore lies 1.6 miles out. It measures about 74 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 2.1 miles on foot. Of the waters listed here in Calvert County, this is the largest. Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point lies 0.6 miles from the water. Alexandria sits 46 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lariat

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Survey and observation records for Calvert County include blue catfish, striped bass, white perch and alewife. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Lake Lariat the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 36°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Lake Lariat by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Cove Lake is 1.9 miles off. Confirm access to Lake Lariat locally before you travel.