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Evitts Creek Ponds fishing conditions · Maryland

Now until 7 amLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 68.

Log a trip here
Right now: 68 for largemouth bass, marginal · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Largemouth bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 683 am
  2. 68
  3. 68
  4. 686 am
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 589 am
  8. 58
  9. 58
  10. 5812 pm
  11. 58
  12. 58
  13. 583 pm
  14. 60
  15. 60
  16. 606 pm
  17. 60
  18. 58
  19. 589 pm
  20. 58
  21. 58
  22. 58Tue
  23. 58
  24. 58
  25. 583 am
  26. 58
  27. 58
  28. 586 am
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 589 am
  32. 58
  33. 58
  34. 5812 pm
  35. 58
  36. 58
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Largemouth bass range 55–85°

Wind
1 mph

From the northeast

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:36 am

Sky
Mostly Clear

No rain expected

Air
37°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Maryland non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

68MarginalNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

12" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland nontidal waters: 12" minimum (or as set by special regulation), 5 bass a day combined with smallmouth, kept only Jun 16 to the last day of February. Catch and release is allowed at all times. Bass may not be used as bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Season here: Mar–Nov. More on largemouth bass

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

68MarginalNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland nontidal waters: no minimum size, 5 a day (10 in possession), open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Season here: Apr–Nov. More on channel catfish

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

68MarginalNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland statewide trout rule: 2 a day in any combination (4 in possession), no minimum size, open all year. Put-and-take trout areas, which include most stocked lakes, allow 5 a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Season here: Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov. More on rainbow trout

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

68MarginalNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

15 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maryland non-tidal waters: no minimum size, open year-round, 15 a day and 30 in possession.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Maryland non-tidal

Last checked 8 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Oct. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.47 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:36 am
  • Sunset today6:20 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:40 am–8:40 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:10 pm–2:10 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:50 pm–6:50 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

Maryland DNR, Oct 14

Freshwater Fishing. The fall trout stocking program continues this week with new locations being stocked. Anglers should keep in mind that not every trout management water will be stocked and are encouraged to check the most updated stocking list on the trout stocking website . The stockings are posted on the afternoon of each stocking day. Fishing for smallmouth bass in the upper Potomac is being enjoyed by anglers this week. Cooler water temperatures are more comfortable for smallmouth bass, and they are actively feeding on baitfish and crayfish. Tubes, small crankbaits, and soft plastic swimbaits are all good choices when fishing current breaks and underwater ledges and boulders.

Quoted from the Maryland DNR weekly fishing report. Reports are what anglers and biologists saw that week, not a forecast.

Licenses and rules: MD DNR · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

A three-pond public Fish Management Area off Christie Road just east of Cumberland, totaling about six acres. An easy, family-friendly warmwater spot — largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and carp — with cool inflow from Evitts Creek along the north edge bringing the occasional trout. Bank fishing only.

Small state Fish Management Area with public bank access from the Christie Road lot. Not on the put-and-take trout stocking list — trout are occasional strays from the creek rather than a stocked fishery.

Nearby

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68Marginal
Lake Gordon7 mi · PennsylvaniaBest now until 7 am
68Marginal
Lake Koon8 mi · PennsylvaniaBest now until 7 am
68Marginal
Piney Reservoir16 mi · MarylandBest today 5 am–6 am
78Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Evitts Creek Ponds?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Evitts Creek Ponds you need a Maryland non-tidal fishing license issued by MD DNR (and a separate Maryland trout stamp if targeting trout in non-tidal waters). See the agency's current rules: https://dnr.maryland.gov/pages/service_fishing_license.aspx

What fish are commonly targeted at Evitts Creek Ponds?

Evitts Creek Ponds is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Evitts Creek Ponds?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Evitts Creek Ponds against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Evitts Creek Ponds have?

Evitts Creek Ponds has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location. Small state Fish Management Area with public bank access from the Christie Road lot. Not on the put-and-take trout stocking list — trout are occasional strays from the creek rather than a stocked fishery.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Evitts Creek Ponds?

Maryland DNR non-tidal (inland) regulations apply at Evitts Creek Ponds. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Evitts Creek Ponds tidal water?

No. Evitts Creek Ponds is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.