Smith Pond is a pond in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Smith Pond covers about 7.06 acres.
What to Expect at Smith Pond
Smith Pond was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.
Fish and Useful Baits at Smith Pond
Fish reported from Smith Pond include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brook stickleback, and pumpkinseed.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Smith Pond, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Smith Pond, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Smith Pond
On a first trip to Smith Pond, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.
When to Fish Smith Pond
Spring on Smith Pond is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Smith Pond can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
Nearby fishing waters
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.