Lake Varnuna Fishing Guide, Montgomery County, Maryland

• Overview

  Lake Varnuna lies within the bounds of Montgomery County, Maryland. It sits in mixed woodland. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Gaithersburg is the closest place, 2.2 miles off. The big place round here is Arlington, 18 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Varnuna

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Montgomery County names bluegill, largemouth bass, fantail darter, tessellated darter and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of Lake Varnuna is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 32°F at the bottom of winter. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Lake Varnuna rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. The water borders Lake Placid Dam, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lake Halcyon, 0.5 miles away. Confirm access to Lake Varnuna locally before you travel.