Conveniently located just off Route 2 in Calvert County, this small farm pond was donated by Harry and Grace Hutchins for public fishing access. With an open shoreline surrounding the pond, you can easily fly fish all areas of the pond.  

During the spring, the pond is stocked with rainbow trout by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, providing for a unique fishing experience. In addition, during the spring, summer and fall, fly fishers can catch largemouth bass and bluegill, two fish species which will readily strike at a wide array of fishing flies from surface poppers to underwater insect and minnow imitations.  

The pond and the land around it are managed by the Calvert Nature Society which is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Calvert County’s natural heritage and the creation of an environmentally literate and aware community. A valid Maryland fishing license is required to fish the pond and all Maryland fishing regulations apply.

Site Location

Hutchins Pond is located in Calvert County conveniently right off of Route 2 just to the west of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.

Address 

Hutchins Pond 8409 Mount Harmony Lane Owings, Maryland

How to Get There

From Route 2/Solomons Island Road heading south just past Owings, Maryland, turn left onto Mount Harmony Lane. Then turn left onto the road leading to parking for Hutchins Pond.

Parking

Parking is located adjacent to the pond on a gravel lot.

Where to Fish

You can fish the pond by walking around the entire shoreline surrounding the pond.

What to Catch

Spring: Rainbow trout (stocked)

Spring, summer and fall: Bluegill and largemouth bass

What to Fish & How

Recommend bringing 4-6 weight fly rods with floating and intermediate fly lines. Your fly selection should include a variety of largemouth bass and panfish flies including small to medium sized poppers, wooly buggers, crystal buggers, and bluegill bullies. If you are targeting the stocked trout, recommend using wooly buggers and mop flies.

Fly Fishing Organizations

Connect with local fly fishing organizations to learn about mentoring opportunities and to connect with others interested in fly fishing.