Fishing at Montebello Waste Water Lake, City of Baltimore, Maryland

• Overview

  Look for Montebello Waste Water Lake in the City of Baltimore part of Maryland. Elevation runs to 213 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by City of Baltimore standards. For a base, Hillen sits 0.4 miles out. Baltimore is the closest city, 3.7 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Montebello Waste Water Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in City of Baltimore include common carp, white sucker, American eel, ide and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Montebello Waste Water Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 32°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. In milder years the surface never sets. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Montebello Waste Water Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is recorded parking some 170 yards off. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Lake Montebello is 0.4 miles off. Treat Montebello Waste Water Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.