Page Pond, Maryland: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, this is Page Pond. What surrounds it is oak and grass. Supplies mean a trip to Lexington Park, 5.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Alexandria, 54 miles away. Nearby, in order: Wherritts Pond (2.7 miles), Pond Number Three 4.3 miles away, Drum Point Pond (7.8 miles), Lake Charming 8.1 miles away and Saint Marys Lake (8.9 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Page Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Saint Mary's County: striped bass, blueback herring and white perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Page Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 77°F and January at 36°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Page Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Wherritts Pond is 2.7 miles distant. Nothing on Page Pond should be assumed from this page alone.