Lake Marion Fishing near Severn, Maryland

• Overview

  Lake Marion sits within Anne Arundel County in Maryland. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Anne Arundel County standards. Severn lies 1.5 miles from the water. The big place round here is Baltimore, 12 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Marion

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Anne Arundel County, recorded fish include striped bass, common carp, blue catfish and white perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Lake Marion for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 33°F to 77°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Marion. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Part of this sits inside or beside Lake Marion Park, so read the notices. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Burba Lake is 2.8 miles distant. Check the position at Lake Marion before loading the car.