Pond Number Three Fishing in Saint Mary's County, Maryland

• Overview

  Pond Number Three is one of the Saint Mary's County waters in Maryland. The water sits 46 feet up. The water covers some 27 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is a small entry by Saint Mary's County standards. Start from Lexington Park, 1.5 miles down the road. After that come Solomons at 3.9 miles and Drum Point at 4.1 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Pond Number Three

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Saint Mary's County include striped bass, blueback herring, white perch and alewife. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Pond Number Three to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 36°F in January up to 78°F in July. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Pond Number Three more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Drum Point Pond, 3.9 miles away. Signs at Pond Number Three carry more weight than any list.