Bates Pond

Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond is a lake in the Northwest Hills region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Bates Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bates Pond

Fish reported from Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond bluegill around cover.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bates Pond

Use the first hour to compare a protected bank with a windblown one on Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Bates Pond

On Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Bates Pond southeast of Quist Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.