Held Pond

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

What to Expect at Held Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Held 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 Held Pond

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Held Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Held 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 Held Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Held Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Held Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Held Pond

Use the first hour to compare a protected bank with a windblown one on Held Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Held Pond.

When to Fish Held Pond

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