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Wye Mills Community Lake - Worked the shoreline shallows with a 1/32 oz. jig 18"- 24" under a foam torpedo bobber. On the jig I placed a Berkely Gulp Alive 1" minnow. Color... Continued
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Wheatley Reservoir is a Reservoir in Charles, Maryland.
Do you have a question about Wheatley Reservoir, ask it here.
Operated by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Wheatley Lake, also known as Gilbert Run, was constructed as one of three flood water management impoundments in the 1960's and 70's. Of the three structures, Wheatley was also designated as a "multi-purpose" structure which would allow it to be used as a recreational facility in addition to providing flood and watershed protection. The main source of water for the lake is Wheatley Run, part of the Gilbert Swamp Run drainage. Gilbert Swamp Run flows into the Wicomico River which eventually enters the Potomac River near Cobb Island.
Much of Wheatley Lake is shallow with the deepest part being down near the dam. In recent years, submerged aquatic vegetation has increased around the perimeter of the lake which may make it a little harder to fish from some of the shoreline areas, but is good for the fish population.
Species that are present in Wheatley include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie, channel catfish and seasonally stocked rainbow trout.
From Rt. 5 - Continue south on Rt. 5 through Waldorf. Near Bryantown, turn right onto Oliver Shop Rd. (Rt. 232). Turn left onto Rt. 6 (LaPlata-New Market Rd.). Enter Gilbert Run Park on the left.
From Rt. 301 - Continue south on Rt. 301 through Waldorf and to LaPlata. In LaPlata, turn left onto Rt. 6. Continue east on Rt. 6 (approx. 6 miles) to the Gilbert Run Park entrance on the left.
Maryland - Wye Mills Community Lake Fishing Report
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Solar Lunar Best Fishing Times - Wheatley Reservoir, Maryland
Wheatley Reservoir, Maryland - Solar Lunar Chart - May 25, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:48 Transit 12:04 Set 19:21 | Fish Major Periods 15:24 - 17:54 4:48 - 7:18 | Activity Minor Periods 22:27 - 23:57 8:15 - 9:45 | Day Rating |
Wheatley Reservoir, Maryland - Solar Lunar Chart - May 26, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:48 Transit 12:04 Set 19:22 | Fish Major Periods 16:11 - 18:41 5:36 - 8:06 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 9:15 - 10:45 | Day Rating |
Wheatley Reservoir, Maryland - Solar Lunar Chart - May 27, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:47 Transit 12:04 Set 19:22 | Fish Major Periods 16:58 - 19:28 6:23 - 8:53 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 10:17 - 11:47 | Day Rating |
Wheatley Reservoir, Maryland - Solar Lunar Chart - May 28, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | First Quarter at 15:20 | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:47 Transit 12:04 Set 19:23 | Fish Major Periods 17:46 - 20:16 7:11 - 9:41 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 11:21 - 12:51 | Day Rating |
Wheatley Reservoir, Maryland - Solar Lunar Chart - May 29, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Gibbous | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:46 Transit 12:04 Set 19:24 | Fish Major Periods 18:34 - 21:04 7:59 - 10:29 | Activity Minor Periods 0:04 - 1:34 12:26 - 13:56 | Day Rating |
Businesses Located Near Wheatley Reservoir
Boating
- Solomons Boat Rental & Sales
- Md-2 & Alexander Ln
- Solomons, Maryland
- (410) 326-4060
- Annapolis Boat Rentals Incorporated
- 7040 Bembe Beach Rd, #300
- Annapolis, Maryland
- (410) 267-7205
- South River Boat Rentals
- 2802 Solomons Island Rd
- Edgewater, Maryland
- (410) 956-9729
Fishing Guides
- Southern Bell Charters LLC
- 222 Batts Neck Rd
- Stevensville, Maryland
- (410) 643-1932
- Chesapeake Sport Fishing
- 373 Deer Dr
- Lusby, Maryland
- (410) 326-4868
- Chesapeake Beach Fishing
- 3562 7th St
- North Beach, Maryland
- (301) 855-4665
Gas / Convenience Store
- Bryantown Store
- 6435 Leonardtown Rd
- Bryantown, Maryland
- (301) 274-0040
- Super H Convenience Store
- 11901 Business Park Dr
- Waldorf, Maryland
- (301) 645-7551
Real Estate
- Hillstrom Real Estate - Helen & Paul Hillstrom
- 524 Lynch St
- Rockville, Maryland
- (301) 294-3000
- Orlov, Georgi REALTOR - Weichert, Realtors; the Jurgensen Te
- 7900 Sudley Rd
- Manassas, Virginia
- (571) 239-0478
- Jacobs, Scott - Jacobs & CO Real Estate
- 12841 Fitzwater Dr
- Nokesville, Virginia
- (703) 594-3800
Lodging
- Bayberry Cove Vacation Rentals
- 5000 David Greene Rd
- Cambridge, Maryland
- (410) 315-9785
- Cambridge Vacation Rental Cottage
- 5211 Brooks Rd
- Woolford, Maryland
- (410) 221-7840
- Stafford Vacation Rental and Corporate Housing
- 12 Jason Ct
- Stafford, Virginia
- (888) 703-1125


































