Wash Water Lake near Hanlon-Longwood: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Wash Water Lake sits in City of Baltimore, out in Maryland. It sits at 318 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our City of Baltimore list. The nearest town is Hanlon-Longwood, 0.2 miles away. Further out sit Mondawmin (0.4 miles) and Ashburton (0.6 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Wash Water Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in City of Baltimore include common carp, white sucker, American eel, ide and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Wash Water Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 33°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wash Water Lake. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is close: a car park sits 130 yards from the bank. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Ashburton Lake, 0.2 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Wash Water Lake for certain.