Patterson Pond

Patterson 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 Patterson Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Patterson Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Patterson 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 Patterson Pond

Fish reported from Patterson Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Patterson Pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Patterson Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Patterson Pond

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on Patterson Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Patterson Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Patterson Pond

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