Last updated: May 9, 2021
Thing to Do
Fishing at Lewis Pond
NPS Photo/John Zuke
The Lewis Pond offers a quiet and peaceful opportunity to go freshwater fishing. The Lewis Pond does not have fly fishing only regulations like Big Hunting Creek and follows statewide freshwater fishing regulations which can be found at: Freshwater Fishing Regulations | Maryland Fishing Regulations – 2021
Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Activity
Fishing
The Lewis Pond is available for bass and sunfish fishing. statewide fishing regulations apply at the pond and there are no tackle restrictions.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets must remain leashed at all times.
Activity Fee
No
Admission to the park is FREE, but for those who qualify, Senior Passes, Military Passes, Access Passes, and Every Kid in a Park passes are available at the visitor center.
Location
Lewis Pond
The Lewis Pond is a small water body backed up next to the base of the mountain with forested banks on one side, and mowed grass along the other.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
The Lewis Area parking lot is closed during winter months.
Time of Day
Day
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.
Accessibility Information
The Lewis Pond has mowed grass surrounding portions of the water with forest going up the mountain on the rest of the bank. The parking lot is gravel and grass. There are no hard surfaces.