Moreland Pond near Marlboro Meadows: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Moreland Pond lies within the bounds of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The surface lies 148 feet up. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. On size it sits at the modest end of our Anne Arundel County list. 4.2 miles away sits Marlboro Meadows, the nearest town. The big place round here is Alexandria, 22 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Moreland Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Anne Arundel County cover striped bass, common carp and blue catfish. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Take Moreland Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 33°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Moreland Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Chews Lake at 5.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Moreland Pond.