Woodward Pond, Maryland: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Prince George's County, Maryland. The bank is 157 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Prince George's County are larger. For supplies, Fairwood is 1.6 miles out. Bowie follows at 1.6 miles, then Woodmore at 4 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Woodward Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Prince George's County: blue catfish, bluegill, tessellated darter, American eel and black crappie. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Woodward Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 33°F on the long-run figures. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Woodward Pond. Fish feed harder before a change in weather than after it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Allen Pond, 2 miles out. Check the position on Woodward Pond before loading the car.