Cubs Scout Fishing

[Matlack]

I havent been fishing in years. I am looking to take our Cub Scout Pack fishing. Since I dont fish, is there a better time of the year to fish? I am looking at Patapsco State Park near 95, Glen Artney - Orange Grove - Avalon areas, or Downs Park in AACo. I was thinking about Centennial in HoCo also, but that seems to far.

Any suggestions? I was thinking a weekend between April and June time frame.

 

[BigCountry14]

Avalon was always good. You have the pond there too. Centenial is decent, but last time I was there, there was a bit of a copperhead problem.

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[tdt91]

May would be the best

 

[Mack C-85]

A little known jewel......Jonas Green Park..... north side of Rt.450 bridge across the Severn River from Annapolis. There is a piece of the old drawbridge there that is now a fishing pier.

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[remrug]

Avalon was always good. You have the pond there too. Centenial is decent, but last time I was there, there was a bit of a copperhead problem.

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Are you sure they arent water snakes?(which are harmless unless you try to catch them)In all my years of tramping around Md,I have never seen a copperhead.I did see a rattle snake in Green Ridge tho.

 

[BigCountry14]

Are you sure they arent water snakes?(which are harmless unless you try to catch them)In all my years of tramping around Md,I have never seen a copperhead.I did see a rattle snake in Green Ridge tho.

Nope, definitely copperhead. A buddy and I saw 5-6 one trip there a few years back.

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[pbharvey]

Nope, definitely copperhead. A buddy and I saw 5-6 one trip there a few years back.

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I saw one last time I fished there and it might be my last time. I'm phobic about snakes.

There's also a little beach and picnic area at Jonas although it can get busy.

 

[highli99]

Maryland waters are infested with copperheads. I live near patapsco and have see huge ones crossing the road. I leave them alone and they have left me alone so far.

I respect all animals as long as the respect is mutual.

Only the deer seem to forget this rule from time to time.

 

[Archeryrob]

Get a warm weekend and maybe go trout fishing. The DNR is stocking trout now in various locations. Rods, hooks sinkers and power bait for the boys.

 

[Laddertowr]

Any private ponds in your area?...I'd hit up the owners and ask for permission

 

[dontpanic]

Gwynnbrook WMA has a really nice fishing pond. It us in Owings Mills. We catch fish everytime we go there.

http://http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/publiclands/central/gwynnbrook.aspx

Fish in A Barrel is another good place to go. They have a series of stocked fishing ponds. Innorthern Harford County. It might be too far for you. Both of my sins caught thier first fish there during a Scout outing.

http://www.fishinbarrel.com/

 

[Matlack]

Thanks everyone. I picked Patapsco to take the scouts. Its close to everyone. I also reserved a pavilion so we can have some cover and a place to grill out and relax. Thank you for all the input.

 

[Sundazes]

Talk to your local council, they may have sone suggestions and someone to help.

 

[RwWilly]

When they are older this is a great weekend trip. We would stay @ Hawk Mountain SR, then fish at http://www.limestonespringspreserve.com/index.html Fry up our catch back @ the cabin. Church in Pottsville on Sunday morning. And hit Cabelas in Hamburg on the way home.
Good Times!

 

[Mr H]

The only fishing at Downs now is from the pier.

A place I like to take kids (though it's a bit of a hike), is Cedarville State Forest, down near Brandywine. They have a hatchery on-site, and keep the pond well-stocked.