Kinney Pond

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

What to Expect at Kinney Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Kinney 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 Kinney Pond

Fish reported from Kinney 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 Kinney Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Kinney Pond

Start with a moving lure, then slow down on the best feature on Kinney Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Kinney Pond.

When to Fish Kinney Pond

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