The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Raymond Pond
Dorchester County, Maryland · about 5,190 acres (8.1 sq mi)
56°F water, calm Monday morning.
About Raymond Pond
Raymond Pond is a lake in Dorchester County, Maryland, covering about 5,190 acres.
It stretches about 8.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 63 miles. The nearest town, Cambridge, is about 4.9 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 5,190 acres (8.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 63 miles
- End to end
- About 8.6 miles
- County
- Dorchester County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Maryland mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 56°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Raymond Pond
- Cambridgeabout 4.9 mi northeast
- Algonquinabout 6.2 mi northeast
- Trappeabout 12 mi northeast
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Pointabout 13 mi southwest
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Questions about Raymond Pond
What fish are in Raymond Pond?
Lakes like Raymond Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Raymond Pond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Raymond Pond?
About 5,190 acres, with about 63 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Raymond Pond?
Cambridge is about 4.9 miles northeast; Algonquin is about 6.2 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Raymond Pond today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Raymond Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
