Little Pool Fishing in Washington County, Maryland

• Overview

  Little Pool lies in Washington County, Maryland. The ground round it is rolling hill. Around 33 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The nearest town is Hancock, 4.2 miles away. For a city, Arlington is 77 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water. It suits a short session as much as a full day.

• Where to Fish on Little Pool

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Washington County include smallmouth bass, bluegill, largemouth bass and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Little Pool gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 74°F; by January the average is down near 29°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Little Pool regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is recorded parking some 100 yards off. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Hancock Sewage Lagoon, 3.1 miles out. Where Little Pool is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.