Mabbott Pond near Glenn Dale: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Mabbott Pond in Prince George's County, Maryland. The surface lies 144 feet up. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Prince George's County standards. Start from Glenn Dale, 2.4 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Washington, 15 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mabbott Pond

  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. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Prince George's County cover blue catfish, bluegill and tessellated darter. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Mabbott Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 76°F and January at 33°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Mabbott Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Redington Lake, 0.5 miles out. Signs at Mabbott Pond carry more weight than any list.