Fishing at Leonard Pond, Wicomico County, Maryland

• Overview

  Look for Leonard Pond in the Wicomico County part of Maryland. The sea is 15 miles distant. The water covers some 57 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Delmar is the closest place, 2.4 miles off. Salisbury is 5 miles away, with Hebron at 7.1 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Leonard Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Wicomico County: bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, gizzard shad and white perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Leonard Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 35°F in January up to 77°F in July. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Leonard Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Williams Pond is 0.7 miles off. None of that is settled for Leonard Pond in what we hold.