Gritman Pond

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

What to Expect at Gritman Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Gritman 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 Gritman Pond

Fish reported from Gritman Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Gritman Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Gritman Pond respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Gritman Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Gritman Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Gritman Pond pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gritman Pond

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on Gritman Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Gritman Pond.

When to Fish Gritman Pond

Early spring on Gritman Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Gritman Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Gritman Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.