Haggetts Pond covers 216.03 acres in Essex County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Haggetts Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.
What to Expect at Haggetts Pond
The 216.03 acres at Haggetts Pond provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.
Fish and Useful Baits at Haggetts Pond
Fish reported from Haggetts Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Bass
Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Haggetts Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
Bluegill and other sunfish in Haggetts Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Haggetts Pond.
Walleye and Larger Predators
A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Haggetts Pond.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Haggetts Pond
Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Haggetts Pond. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Haggetts Pond.
When to Fish Haggetts Pond
Early spring on Haggetts Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Haggetts Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Haggetts Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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